ISAF soldier killed in Afghan

KABUL, Feb 25 (KUNA) -- A soldier of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) was killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in southern Afghanistan on Thursday.
A statement issued by the ISAF headquarters on Thursday said the casualty was not associated with 'Operation Moshtarak' (together).
Meanwhile, the government hoisted the national flag in Marja district, Helmand Province, on the 13th day of the massive military operation being conducted by the UK, US and Afghan security forces.
Governor of Helmand Province went to the district and hoisted the flag on a house in the presence of the Afghan and foreign security forces.
The governor also introduced district chief for Marja and expressed the hope that he would serve the people in a better way and would resolve their problems in the days ahead. (end) gk.ema KUNA 251242 Feb 10NNNN