Taliban kill 1 U.S. sailor, 1 captured: Afghanistan

U.S. and NATO officials confirmed that two American Navy personnel went missing Friday in the eastern province of Logar, after an armored sports utility vehicle was seen driving into a Taliban-held area. Afghan officials believe one was killed and the other captured when they apparently took a wrong turn and ended up in a dangerous area of Logar.

Abdul Wali, the head of the provincial governing council, said local authorities responded to the Taliban offer — made through intermediaries — by saying, “Let's talk about the one that is still alive.” The insurgents said they would have to talk to superiors before making any deal.

Local media in Logar reported the Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack on the two Americans.

However, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid told The Associated Press on Sunday that that he had no information about U.S. sailors in Taliban hands. He said he was looking into the reports and for the moment is not claiming responsibility.

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