US Civilian Killed in Afghan Attack

Without providing details on the victim’s identity or the location of the attack, a statement issued by the NATO International Security Assistance Force on Monday confirmed the death of an American civilian in an insurgent attack in Afghanistan.

The statement says the civilian was in a patrol that was attacked by insurgent gunfire.

US, NATO and Afghan security forces have stepped up patrolling to instill confidence in the Afghan people ahead of landmark presidential polls scheduled for Thursday, say media reports.