Three U.S. Troops And A Working Dog Killed By IED In Afghanistan

U.S. Marines depart a checkpoint and patrol back to Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan, May 30, 2010. The Marines are assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Fayloga

Three U.S. Troops Killed By Afghanistan Explosion -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Three U.S. troops and a working dog were killed by a bomb blast on Friday in southern Afghanistan, a U.S. official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

No information was immediately available about the incident. The NATO-led International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, in Afghanistan said in a statement three service members died following an improvised explosive device attack.

ISAF did not provide the nationality of the victims.

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Update #1: Roadside Bomb Kills 3 NATO Troops In Afghanistan -- AP
Update #2: Three U.S. Soldiers Killed In Taliban Attack -- Radio Free Europe/AFP
Update #3: Three US service members killed in IED attack in Afghanistan -- Daily Mail

My Comment: Our prayers are with the families and loved ones.