US special operations forces killed or wounded in Afghanistan - NBC

WASHINGTON: An unknown number of US special operations troops were killed or wounded in two separate incidents in southern Afghanistan, NBC reported on Tuesday, citing unidentified US officials.

The special operations troops came under heavy mortar and small-arms fire in Afghanistan, NBC said.

A US military spokesperson told Reuters an American helicopter landed safely in Marjah in Helmand Province and experienced mechanical malfunctions.

Army Colonel Michael Lawhorn, spokesperson for the Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan, said he could not yet comment on whether there were any troops killed or wounded.