Soldier dies in Afghanistan suicide attack

KABUL, Afghanistan, May 23 (UPI) -- A suicide attack Wednesday claimed the life of an International Security Assistance Force soldier in northern Afghanistan.

Four ISAF soldiers were wounded in the attack in the nation's northern region, the Kuwait news agency Kuna reported.

Officials Kabul said the explosion took place in the country's Faryab province.

Earlier, officials said the explosion had occurred in Maimana City, the province's capital, after an ISAF vehicle hit a landmine.

ISAF spokeswoman Lt. Colonel Angela Billings called the attack a cowardly attempt to disrupt Afghanistan's current level of peace.

If the attack is confirmed as a suicide assault, Kuna said it would be the first in the province this year.