A suicide bomber killed at least six Afghan soldiers in the suburbs of Kabul early morning today, police said, the latest in a spate of Taliban attacks in the capital.
The bomber who was on foot targeted a bus carrying Afghan troops in Tangi Tarakhil on the outskirts of the capital, Kabul Crime Branch Unit chief General Farid Afzail told the media.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attack in a message sent to the media.
“Around 7:15 am, a suicide bomber on foot targeted a bus of Afghan Army soldiers in Tangi Tarakhil area of Kabul city,” Afzail said.
