Blast in Afghan, 2 US Troops killed

Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 1:15 pm

KABUL: A blast in eastern Afghanistan killed two American troops and wounded four others Saturday, a U.S. military spokeswoman said.
Blast in Afghan, 2 US Troops killed
The troops were attacked in eastern Paktika province, but there were no immediate details about the incident, said Lt. Cmdr. Christine Sidenstricker.

The deaths come as thousands of Marines in southern Afghanistan are involved in the biggest U.S. military operation here since the American-led invasion of 2001, trying to cut insurgent supply lines and win over local elders.

U.S. troops continued looking for an American soldier believed captured by insurgents in Paktika province, Navy Chief Petty Officer Brian Naranjo said Friday. The soldier and three Afghans with him went missing on Tuesday.

There was no immediate public claim of responsibility from any insurgent group.