Soldiers killed in Afghan suicide attack

Updated: 15:57, Tuesday, 26 May 2009

Four people, including three soldiers fighting with NATO-led forces, have been killed in a suicide car bomb attack in east Afghanistan.

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Suicide attack on military convoy

The suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden car into the convoy in the northern Sayat district of Kapisa province.

A spokesman for the provincial governor said one foreign soldier and one civilian were also injured.

The spokesman also said a US military vehicle was destroyed in the attack.

US forces have declined to comment on the incident.

NATO-led forces said the nationality of the soldiers have not yet been released.

The troops deployed in Kapisa province are mainly US and French troops working under NATO command.

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