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'Many wounded' in Afghan attack | |
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A suicide car bomb targeting a foreign military convoy in the Afghan capital Kabul has wounded 22 people, the Nato-led international forces said. | |
The attack took place near the city's airport, interior ministry spokesman Zemarai Bashary said. | The attack took place near the city's airport, interior ministry spokesman Zemarai Bashary said. |
The attack happened on a day when US Defence Secretary Robert Gates is visiting Kabul. | The attack happened on a day when US Defence Secretary Robert Gates is visiting Kabul. |
More than 3,000 people have been killed this year as Afghan and foreign forces battle Taleban fighters in Afghanistan. | More than 3,000 people have been killed this year as Afghan and foreign forces battle Taleban fighters in Afghanistan. |
The targets of Tuesday morning's attack were two vehicles belonging to the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (Isaf) travelling to the airport, an Isaf spokesman said. | |
Officials said no troops were hurt. The vehicle used in the attack was completely destroyed. It was not immediately clear who was responsible. | |
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates is in Kabul for talks with President Hamid Karzai and commanders of foreign troops in the country. | US Defence Secretary Robert Gates is in Kabul for talks with President Hamid Karzai and commanders of foreign troops in the country. |
There has been an increase in suicide bomb attacks in Kabul this year. | There has been an increase in suicide bomb attacks in Kabul this year. |
Two of the worst suicide attacks in the city have targeted army buses - in all, 65 people were killed. | Two of the worst suicide attacks in the city have targeted army buses - in all, 65 people were killed. |
Late last month, a suicide car bomb targeting a foreign military convoy in Kabul killed two civilians. | Late last month, a suicide car bomb targeting a foreign military convoy in Kabul killed two civilians. |
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