1 U.S. Service Member Killed During Operation in Southern Afghanistan

At least one U.S. service member has been killed and two others have been wounded after coming under attack during a counter-terrorism operation in southern Afghanistan, the U.S. military says. The incident happened on Tuesday when U.S. Special Forces came under heavy mortar and small arms fire during an operation near Marja in Helmand province, NBC News reported, citing U.S. officials.