Afghanistan: 8 Soldiers Killed in Taliban Attack

On Saturday, 8 Afghan soldiers were killed as a car bomb exploded near a military base in Shirzad district of Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province, according to a local official.

"The terrorists detonated an explosive-laden military vehicle in Gandumak area of Shirzad district today morning killing eight soldiers," the provincial government said in a statement.

Taliban group claimed responsibility for Shirzad district attack.

The group has conducted scores of targeted attacks against civilians and military officials in recent years. The armed outfit considers anyone working for the government, NATO, and U.S.-led troops as a target.