And Jihad Friday escalates further. This is apparently the same southern Afghanistan base where Prince Harry is stationed.
RT @DominicWaghorn: Sky sources: attack at Camp Bastion not on British part of base. Only US parts involved. Prince Harry not involved
— I AM ANTIFA! FAHK TRUMP (@vtknitboy) September 14, 2012
https://twitter.com/BNONews/status/246720865314693121
Two Americans have reportedly been killed or wounded:
At least two Americans killed in "complex" Taliban attack on Camp Bastion in Southern Afghanistan – U.S. Officials
— Reuters (@Reuters) September 14, 2012
The attack is apparently still ongoing:
On Camp Bastion attack: Army Major Martyn Crighton, a spkman at ISAF's Joint Command,says d attack may stil b ongoing. #US #UK #Afghanistan
— (((abramovicz))) (@bobpulga) September 14, 2012
AP reports that 2 Marines were killed:
BREAKING: US official says 2 Marines killed in attack on NATO base in Afghanistan
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 14, 2012
https://twitter.com/MAlexJohnson/status/246732167038783488
Early reports call the assault “complex” and indicate the attackers were armed with mortars and rocket-propelled grenade launchers.
Attack on Camp Bastion using RPGs surprising to me. Base was put in the middle of an open desert. Hard to get that close undetected.
— Dan Lamothe (@DanLamothe) September 14, 2012
Reports speak of attackers using small arms,rockets & mortars to launch a complex assault on the perimeter of Camp Bastion,Helmand province.
— Richard Gordon (@RichardWGordon) September 14, 2012
#campbastion attack. Shocking security breach. In vast desert, surrounded by concrete walls, towers and watched by remote planes.
— Chris Hughes (@defencechris) September 14, 2012
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It’s possible that the attack is over already. News sources say that the attack was made on Camp Leatherneck, the American side of the base.
MT“@brianwhelanhack: @Tweetingbanksy have heard reports from Turkish soldier stationed there that it's all over already."
— James Banks (@Tweetingbanksy) September 14, 2012
@Amanda_Mck01 it appears that it's over, although reports are sketchy.
— James Banks (@Tweetingbanksy) September 14, 2012
Sky Sources: No British troops involved in attack on Camp Bastion, attack is on U.S. side of the base
— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) September 14, 2012
Sky reporting that attack in Bastion is in American sector. Due to its size an attack there could go unnoticed in British section.It's vast.
— James Banks (@Tweetingbanksy) September 14, 2012
Camp Leatherneck is where main conc of US are based in Bastion,whilst its name suggests a separate camp it's simply another area of the base
— James Banks (@Tweetingbanksy) September 14, 2012
Family members and friends send their thoughts and prayers as they await more information.
https://twitter.com/PaintingsHero/status/246716425253826560
Have a friend at Camp Bastion. Hope he's alright #gethomesafely
— Steve Hickman (@Hicko11) September 14, 2012
Prayers for my friend in camp bastion. Nearly got blown up once today already by IED. Now attacked in camp. Keep them safe. #campbastion
— Abigail Johnson (@Nursey1994) September 14, 2012
@ianmdiorio My daughters husband is in leatherneck afghanistan and we just heard that there has been an attack there
— Kelly Hawley (@kellyshawley) September 14, 2012
Pray for troops at camp leatherneck Afghanistan. Attacked by Taliban. My nieces husband Scott is there. Pray.
— Michael Garner (@mikewgarner) September 14, 2012
https://twitter.com/Sextonightt/status/246798153989378048
Please pray for my cuz Matt he is stationed at Camp Leatherneck. No word from him yet, prayers much appreciated.
— Emily Litz (@MissLitz) September 15, 2012
https://twitter.com/VirginianBlonde/status/246748263838015489
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