Suicide bomb targets NATO convoy outside Kabul airport

December 11, 2013 15:17

A Taliban suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a NATO military convoy entering Kabul airport today, killing himself but causing no other casualties.

The blast was heard across the Afghan capital, which has seen a recent drop in insurgent attacks after several high-profile strikes earlier this year.

"We can confirm a suicide car bombing that targeted an ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) convoy coming to Kabul International Airport," a spokeswoman with the NATO force said.

"The vehicle detonated too early and didn't reach the convoy. There were no ISAF casualties."

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