Thursday, May 16, 2013

Soldiers in T-shirts and shorts rushed to help after suicide bomber struck

Suicide Car Bomber Attacks NATO Convoy In Kabul; 15 Dead, Dozens Wounded 
Huffington Post
By AMIR SHAH and KATHY GANNON
05/16/13

KABUL, Afghanistan — A suicide car bombing tore through a U.S. convoy during rush hour in the Afghan capital on Thursday, killing at least 15 people, including six U.S. military advisers and two children, officials said.

U.S. soldiers rushed to the scene to help, including some wearing only T-shirts or shorts under their body armor.

An Islamic militant group claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was carried out by a new suicide unit formed in response to reports that the U.S. plans to keep permanent bases and troops in Afghanistan even after the 2014 deadline for the end of the foreign combat mission. Hezb-e-Islami said its fighters had stalked the Americans for a week to learn their routine before striking.
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