Three Czechs injured in Afghan province of Logar

Three Czech soldiers operating in the Afghan province of Logar suffered injury on Friday, after their vehicle went over a hidden explosive device. The accident took place at around 2 pm local time, around three kilometres from Shank base, from which the Czech Provincial Reconstruction Team operates. All three received immediate medical attention, with the most seriously injured being airlifted to hospital in Bagram. His condition has since stabilised and his injuries are reportedly not life-threatening. The other two soldiers have since returned to their base. The Czech Republic has seen a number of its personnel serving in Afghanistan come under fire or threat: ten Czechs were injured there in 2008; two others were killed in action.