Bagram attack: NATO chopper destroyed

The attack on Bagram Air Field,a sprawling American base north of Kabul,occurred around 10 pm Monday. Militants occasionally fire mortars or rockets at Bagram,but the attacks usually cause little or no damage.

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack on the base.

Four rounds hit, coalition spokesman Army Maj. Adam Wojack said,adding that it was unclear whether rockets or mortars landed on the base. One of the rounds hit the helicopter and started a fire,which destroyed it. Both Afghan and coalition forces were inside the Chinook CH47 when it was hit,he said. Unspecified number of NATO troops were injured in the attack.