Australian Soldiers Wounded In Oruzgan Attack

SOTG Soldiers Wounded In Oruzgan Attack

Three Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) soldiers have received treatment for wounds and injuries suffered during an intensive contact with Taliban Extremists earlier this month.

Two SOTG soldiers suffered superficial wounds in the incident but remained on task.

Another soldier was slightly injured during the contact and was evacuated for further treatment at a nearby ISAF medical facility.

Defence Spokesperson, Brigadier Andrew Nikolic said the soldiers were provided immediate first aid at the scene of the incident and the medical evacuation of the injured soldier occurred as soon as the tactical situation allowed.

"The evacuated soldier received specialist medical care at the ISAF facility but due to the nature of his injury and the recovery period required, he has been returned to Australia for further treatment," Brigadier Nikolic said.

"The two wounded soldiers remain in Afghanistan and continue their mission with the SOTG."

The soldiers' families have been informed of the incident.

The soldiers will not be named and further details of the incident will not be provided for operational security reasons.

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