La Russa: "Miotto insurgents killed by a sniper was not isolated"

KABUL - arrived in Herat for a visit to the Italian troops committed in Afghanistan, Defence Minister Ignazio La Russa reconstructs the death of the Alpine Matteo Miotto, which took place last December 31 in the valley of Gulistan. "It 'was killed by an insurgent group in a real gunfight and not isolated by a sniper," said the minister told reporters.

The killing of Miotto, La Russa added, is by "a group of terrorists, 'insurgent' I do not know how many, who attacked the outpost." "The attack - says La Russa - who was on guard responded with small arms and other operations: these joined by Miotto," which - according to a first reconstruction - was part of a "rapid reaction force "and went up on the tower (where he was shot) to give a hand.

"I look forward to more details on reconstruction - The Russian claims - and I asked about a detailed report."

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