Suicide bomber kills three soldiers in Afghanistan

Kabul, Feb 8 (IANS) At least three soldiers were killed on Monday when a suicide bomber exploded himself near a military bus in Afghanistan's Balkh province.

The suicide bomber also died in the explosion, an official told Xinhua news agency. Eighteen soldiers were injured in the attack.

The bomber detonated his explosives-laden jacket close to the vehicle. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.