At least two civilians killed in Taliban attack on NATO convoy
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Channel: AP Archive · 2018 · News & Politics
(18 Oct 2018) Afghan and NATO officials said a bombing targeted a NATO convoy near the capital Kabul. An Afghan spokeswoman said the attack involved a suicide bomber and killed at least two civilians. The Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack. Wahida Shakar, spokeswoman for the provincial governor in Parwan, said the attack took place late on Wednesday in Bagram district and that along with the two killed, at last three civilians were wounded. Bagram is located about 40 kilometers, or 24 miles, from Kabul and is also the home of a sprawling U.S. military base. NATO spokeswoman Sgt. 1st Class Debra Richardson says three service members were wounded in the bombing but didn't provide more details. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says an insurgent suicide bomber rammed his car into the convoy. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Archive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APArchives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/43815599dd520d9a433b27f7515dd5ee
