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US soldier killed in eastern Afghanistan

KABUL, Aug 28 (KUNA) -- A soldier of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) was killed Friday when his vehicle stepped on a landmine in eastern Afghanistan.
A spokesperson for the US troops in Afghanistan confirmed that the soldier belonged to the American troops. A statement from ISAF headquarters here said the incident happened when the military vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED) today. "On behalf of all the members of ISAF, I extend my most sincere condolences to this service members loved ones. Our prayers are with them in their time of loss," said ISAF spokesperson Brigadier-General Eric Tremblay. (end) gk.ajs KUNA 281923 Aug 09NNNN