Three Australian special forces soldiers have been wounded in an explosion in southern Afghanistan.
They are in a satisfactory condition in a Kandahar hospital, and all are expected to return to duty soon.
Defence force head Air Chief Marshall Angus Houston, says their Bushmaster-protected mobility vehicle activated an improvised explosive device on the weekend during an operation that's ongoing.
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He says Australian forces are set to play a significant role in the upcoming offensive to eject Taliban insurgents from the city of Kandahar, which is regarded as their spiritual heartland.
The well-publicised Kandahar offensive is set for next month.
