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Afghan bombs kill eight US troops Afghan bombs kill eight US troops
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Eight US soldiers have been killed in bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan, say Nato-led forces.Eight US soldiers have been killed in bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan, say Nato-led forces.
An Afghan civilian was also killed in what were called "multiple complex IED attacks" - or improvised bombs.An Afghan civilian was also killed in what were called "multiple complex IED attacks" - or improvised bombs.
The deaths make October the deadliest month for American forces in the eight-year war in Afghanistan.The deaths make October the deadliest month for American forces in the eight-year war in Afghanistan.
On Monday 11 soldiers were among 14 Americans killed in multiple air crashes. In total 55 US troops have died in October, the Pentagon says. On Monday, 11 soldiers were among 14 Americans killed in multiple air crashes. In total, 55 US troops have died in October, the Pentagon says.
Like many deaths in Afghanistan, Tuesday's bloodshed was blamed on the improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that pose the biggest threat to foreign forces operating in the country. ANALYSIS Adam Brookes, BBC News, Washington The news of eight more casualties in Afghanistan comes at a time when President Obama is pondering what to do next in Afghanistan.
Adam Brookes, BBC News, Washington The news of eight more casualties in Afghanistan comes at a time when President Obama is pondering what to do next in Afghanistan.
Americans are still waiting to hear whether the president is planning to increase troop levels. And this incident will contribute to the perception that the situation there is deteriorating, not improving.Americans are still waiting to hear whether the president is planning to increase troop levels. And this incident will contribute to the perception that the situation there is deteriorating, not improving.
The use of improvised explosive devices in these attacks seems to be part of a trend towards fewer conventional direct-fire engagements and more guerrilla-style attacks. It looks like these tactics are migrating from Iraq to Afghanistan, where we are seeing the Taliban increasingly using roadside bombs to attack coalition forces.The use of improvised explosive devices in these attacks seems to be part of a trend towards fewer conventional direct-fire engagements and more guerrilla-style attacks. It looks like these tactics are migrating from Iraq to Afghanistan, where we are seeing the Taliban increasingly using roadside bombs to attack coalition forces.
Like many deaths in Afghanistan, Tuesday's bloodshed was blamed on the improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that pose the biggest threat to foreign forces operating in the country.
"Additionally, several service members were wounded in these incidents and were transported to a regional medical facility for treatment," said a statement from the International Security Assistance Force (Isaf)."Additionally, several service members were wounded in these incidents and were transported to a regional medical facility for treatment," said a statement from the International Security Assistance Force (Isaf).
Military spokesmen said there had been two attacks in the south of the country - one which killed seven soldiers and the civilian, and a second attack that killed one soldier. Military spokesmen said there had been two attacks on patrolling vehicles in the volatile south of the country - one which killed seven soldiers and the Afghan civilian, and a second attack that killed one soldier.
But few other details were given, pending the notification of the soldiers' next of kin. But few other details were given, pending the notification of the soldiers' next-of-kin.
The sharp increase in the US death toll in Afghanistan comes amid a review of policy in Afghanistan by US President Barack Obama. Also on Tuesday, the remains of three US crew were recovered from a US reconnaissance plane that disappeared on 13 October in Nuristan province in mountainous north-eastern Afghanistan.
He is under pressure to reinforce the US military presence by tens of thousands of US troops - but many Americans are likely to oppose such a course in light of October's succession of deadly incidents, says the BBC's Andrew North, in Afghanistan. Nato said the incident remained under investigation, but hostile action was not believed to be the cause of the crash.
The attacks also come amid heightened tension in Afghanistan in the run-up to the second round of a presidential election marred by widespread fraud in favour of incumbent President Hamid Karzai. Troops pressure
On Tuesday, the Washington Post newspaper reported that a senior US diplomat in Afghanistan had resigned, saying he had "lost understanding of and confidence in the strategic purposes of the United States' presence in Afghanistan".
DEADLIEST DAYS FOR US FORCES SINCE 2001 26 Oct 2009: Eleven US soldiers die in two helicopter crashes. US says they are accidents, but Taliban say they shot one of the helicopters down13 July 2008: Nine US soldiers die in militant siege in Wanar, bordering Nuristan and Wanar provinces5 May 2006: Ten American soldiers die in Chinook helicopter crash during combat operations in eastern Afghanistan; US-led coalition says hostile fire not involved28 June 2005: Sixteen US soldiers killed in attack on helicopter in Konar province6 April 2005: 15 US troops and three civilians die when helicopter goes down in a sandstorm on return to US base at Bagram
State department employee Matthew Hoh, who was posted to Zabul province, said that the insurgency in some parts of Afghanistan arrived only after the US troops did.
US President Barack Obama is currently undertaking a review of American strategy in Afghanistan.
He is under pressure to reinforce the US military presence by tens of thousands of US troops - but many Americans are likely to oppose such a course in light of October's succession of deadly incidents, says the BBC's Andrew North in Afghanistan.
Mr Obama vowed on Monday that he would not rush the "solemn decision" to send more troops into battle, amid accusations by critics that he is dithering.
Tuesday's attacks also come amid heightened tension in Afghanistan in the run-up to the second round of a presidential election marred by widespread fraud in favour of incumbent President Hamid Karzai.