American soldier killed, others wounded in Kabul attacks

Afghan civil society members light candles during a vigil for victims of Friday's attacks, while gathering at the site of a truck bomb attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the explosion, though officials indicated they believed the Taliban were behind it. They have claimed responsibility for two of Friday's multiple deadly attacks including one on a military base in the capital. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Afghan civil society members light candles during a vigil for victims of Friday's attacks, while gathering at the site of a truck bomb attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the explosion, though officials indicated they believed the Taliban were behind it. They have claimed responsibility for two of Friday's multiple deadly attacks including one on a military base in the capital. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

By Associated Press August 8, 2015 1 min read

WASHINGTON (AP) – Officials say that an American soldier has been killed and several others have been wounded in a series of attacks Friday in Afghanistan’s capital.

A wave of attacks rocked Kabul, leaving more than 40 people dead and more than 300 injured. That’s the worst toll on civilians Kabul in one day in several years.

American and Afghan officials on Saturday identified U.S. soldiers as among the casualties.

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for at least two of the bombings.

In a telephone call Saturday with national security adviser Susan Rice, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani extended their condolences for the loss of the U.S. soldier and the wounding of several others.