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Nato troops killed in Afghanistan | Nato troops killed in Afghanistan |
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Two Nato soldiers have been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the alliance said in a statement. | Two Nato soldiers have been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the alliance said in a statement. |
Two soldiers have also been wounded in the attack which took place on Wednesday morning, it said. | Two soldiers have also been wounded in the attack which took place on Wednesday morning, it said. |
The statement did not reveal the names or nationalities of the soldiers, who were killed in Kandahar province. | |
Large numbers of Afghan and foreign troops are fighting the Taleban in the volatile south of Afghanistan and they are often targeted by the insurgents. | Large numbers of Afghan and foreign troops are fighting the Taleban in the volatile south of Afghanistan and they are often targeted by the insurgents. |
At least 24 international soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan this year. | At least 24 international soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan this year. |