Roadside bomb kills 3 Afghan soldiers in East

KABUL, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Three Afghan soldiers were killed as a roadside bomb struck their vehicle in Paktia province east of Afghanistan, a press release of Defense Ministry said here Monday.

"The incident occurred in Gardasiri district on Sunday when the soldiers were on routine patrol to ensure security, leaving three dead," the press release added.

It added that the device planted by rebels also destroyed a vehicle of the troopers.

Taliban militants as part of tactic have resorted to suicide attacks and roadside bombings which often claim civilian lives.

Just days ago, a suicide car blast left 17 dead and injured over 80 others in the capital city Kabul with majority of the victims were civilians.