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A
police officer and ham radio operator serving as an embassy guard at the
Spanish embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, was among seven
members of the diplomatic staff killed in a gun battle with bombers believed to
be Taliban fighters.
According to the ARRL Letter, Isidro Gabino
"Gabi" San Martin Hernandez, EB1BT, was working as part of the
embassy security team on December 11 when a car bomb exploded at the compound's
guest house gate. The bombers then entered the embassy grounds and a 9-hour
battle with security officers ensued. San Martin and another police officer
were among the seven Spanish casualties. Authorities said all of the attackers
were killed by Afghan Police Special Forces.