Two U.S. soldiers killed during a ` ` hostile incident '' in southern Afghanistan . British soldiers , sailors working to clear Taliban militants from a river crossing . British forces launched a similar offensive in the province in late June . The forces are trying to gain and hold ground in the perilous region ahead of national elections this August . Forces are expected to gain ground in the region ahead of national elections in August .
Two U.S. soldiers killed during a ` ` hostile incident '' in southern Afghanistan . British soldiers , sailors working to clear Taliban militants from a river crossing . British forces launched a similar offensive in the province in late June . Forces are expected to gain ground in the region ahead of national elections in August .