Suicide bomber kills three soldiers in Afghanistan

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Kabul: 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.