Soldier killed in Afghanistan ambush

Jun 18, 2009
By Ashley Brettell

TALLINN - An Estonian soldier, Master Sergeant Allain Tikko, died while on duty in Afghanistan, paying the ultimate price for Estonia’s involvement in the conflict. Tikko, a squad leader with the infantry company ESTCOY- 8, died on June 15 when his unit ran into an ambush in the Nad-e-Ali area in the southern province of Helmand, the Ministry told reporters in Tallinn. President Ilves paid tribute to the fallen soldier. “I bow my head in deep mourning in memory of Allain Tikko, an Estoni ...

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