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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7 die, 91 hurt in blast near NATO HQ in Kabul

7 die, 91 hurt in blast near NATO HQ in Kabul

By Rahim Faiez and Jason Straziuso - The Associated Press
Posted : Saturday Aug 15, 2009 10:29:12 EDT

KABUL — A suicide car bomb exploded Saturday outside the main gate of NATO’s headquarters five days before Afghanistan’s presidential election, killing seven and wounding 91 in the biggest attack in the Afghan capital in six months.

The bomber evaded several rings of Afghan police and detonated his explosives on the doorstep of the international military headquarters, an assault possibly aimed at sending the message that the Taliban can attack anywhere as Afghans gear up for their second-ever direct presidential election. Militants have warned Afghans not to vote and have threatened to attack voting sites.
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