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Six Afghan guards killed in blast Six Afghan guards killed in blast
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At least six Afghan security guards have been killed in a roadside bombing in the southern province of Helmand, police say.At least six Afghan security guards have been killed in a roadside bombing in the southern province of Helmand, police say.
The attack in Gereshk district came as the guards were escorting a supply convoy for the Nato-led force. Sunday's attack in Gereshk district came as the guards were escorting a supply convoy for the Nato-led force.
Two other guards who worked for the private security firm were injured in the attack. The vehicle was completely destroyed, police said.Two other guards who worked for the private security firm were injured in the attack. The vehicle was completely destroyed, police said.
Supply convoys for international troops are often targeted in Afghanistan.Supply convoys for international troops are often targeted in Afghanistan.
No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.