Doctor removes live bullet from soldier's head

A US military doctor has removed a live round of ammunition from the head of an Afghan soldier.

A US military doctor has removed a live round of ammunition from the head of an Afghan soldier.

X-rays revealed the two-inch piece of shrapnel in the man's head was in fact an unexploded bullet.

The operating room and surrounding hallways at Bagram airbase were evacuated while the operation was carried out.

Doctors say the soldier's condition is improving.

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