(AKI) - A suicide car bomb exploded at a United States military base in Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least nine civilians and injuring 13 others amid independence day celebrations.The blast occurred at a base in the province of Khost in eastern Afghanistan. The car bomb, containing an improvised explosive device or IED, reportedly rammed into the gate of the base, but did not reach inside.
Afghan security forces prevented a second attack moments later.
War-torn Afghanistan is also celebrating its 89th independence day from Great Britain on Monday and warnings have been issued by Afghan and US military officials that militants planned to attack public gatherings.