By — Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/u-s-official-6-u-s-troops-killed-in-afghan-attack-2-wounded Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter U.S. official: 6 U.S. troops killed in Afghan attack, 2 wounded Nation Dec 21, 2015 2:42 PM EDT WASHINGTON — A U.S. official says six American troops were killed in a suicide attack near Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. Two others were wounded along with an Afghan. The troops were killed Monday when an attacker rammed an explosives-laden motorcycle into their patrol in a village near the airfield. The Taliban has claimed responsibility. The official was not authorized to discuss the incident publicly so spoke on condition of anonymity. The attack comes just days after Defense Secretary Ash Carter stopped in Bagram. A recent Pentagon report said that violence in Afghanistan has increased. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A U.S. official says six American troops were killed in a suicide attack near Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. Two others were wounded along with an Afghan. The troops were killed Monday when an attacker rammed an explosives-laden motorcycle into their patrol in a village near the airfield. The Taliban has claimed responsibility. The official was not authorized to discuss the incident publicly so spoke on condition of anonymity. The attack comes just days after Defense Secretary Ash Carter stopped in Bagram. A recent Pentagon report said that violence in Afghanistan has increased. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now