In Afghanistan, an explosion killed 2 American soldiers, 4 soldiers wounded

In eastern Afghanistan, an explosion killed 2 American soldiers, 4 more soldiers were wounded. The incident occurred today in the province of Paktika, transmits Associated Press referring to representatives of the U.S. command. Details have not yet been reported.

There are currently serving in Afghanistan about 56 thousands of American soldiers. U.S. President Barack Obama, given the intensification of the militia and the upcoming presidential elections in Afghanistan, and has decided to send for fight the Taliban further more 21 thousand soldiers. Before the end of the year, the American contingent in Afghanistan will be reduced to 68 thousand people.