 "US condemns attack on American soldiers in Afghanistan")
The US has condemned the killing of six American soldiers as cowardlyin a suicide attack on an airbase in Afghanistan.
"The United States condemns this cowardly attack on members of the US and Afghan forces, and we remain committed to supporting the Afghan people and their government," said Josh Earnest, White House Press Secretary.
The six soldiers died after a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attack on their patrol outside Bagram Air Base.
In a separate statement, Defence secretary Aston Carter condole the family meembers of the soldiers.
"It is with deep regret that I learned that six US service members died in Afghanistan. We are still learning all of the details, but two other service members and a US contractor were also injured," Carter said.
"It serves as a painful reminder of the dangers our troops face every day in Afghanistan," he said.
"Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of these brave Americans who died in service to this vital mission, and our thoughts remain with all of our troops serving overseas during this holiday season so that we may have peace and security at home," he said.
"The United States condemns this cowardly attack on members of the US and Afghan forces, and we remain committed to supporting the Afghan people and their government," said Josh Earnest, White House Press Secretary.
The six soldiers died after a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attack on their patrol outside Bagram Air Base.
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"We will continue to work together to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan, just as we will not relent in our mission to counter the threat of terrorism that plagues the region," he said in a statement.
In a separate statement, Defence secretary Aston Carter condole the family meembers of the soldiers.
"It is with deep regret that I learned that six US service members died in Afghanistan. We are still learning all of the details, but two other service members and a US contractor were also injured," Carter said.
"It serves as a painful reminder of the dangers our troops face every day in Afghanistan," he said.
"Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of these brave Americans who died in service to this vital mission, and our thoughts remain with all of our troops serving overseas during this holiday season so that we may have peace and security at home," he said.