Polish soldier dies in Afghanistan
2009-08-12
The body of Capt. Daniel Ambroziński missed in action during a shootout the day before was found on 11th August after an intensive all night-long search action conducted by Polish and Afghani forces.
Captain Ambroziński died of a gunshot wound on 10th August during the operation code-named “Over the Top” in Ajiristan district of Ghazni province. Polish and Afghani foot patrol was attacked by a group of Taliban. During an intensive exchange of fire one Polish soldier was killed and four others were injured.
After a farewell ceremony soldier's body was transported from Ghazni to the base in Bagram.
*** “Over the Top” is another in a series of operations conducted recently by Polish soldiers with the aim of providing security before the upcoming elections in Afghanistan.
Captain Daniel Ambroziński died a the age of 32. In Afghanistan he served in the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team (OMLT). At home he served in the 1st Air Cavalry Battalion in Leznica Wielka.
He left a wife and a daughter.
It is the tenth Polish fatality in the operation in Afghanistan.
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