Five French troops killed in Afghan war

A bomb attack has killed at least five French soldiers in Afghanistan as US-led foreign forces experience their deadliest days in the war-ravaged country.

Four French soldiers were killed on Saturday, two days after being injured in an attack by militants, a Press TV correspondent reported.

Another French soldier succumbed to his injuries one day earlier.

More than 60 French soldiers have died since Paris deployed troops to join the US-led force in Afghanistan in 2001.
Roadside bombs or improvised explosive devices are by far the most lethal weapon Taliban militants have used against foreign troops, Afghan forces and civilians.

Last year was the deadliest for foreign military forces deployed in Afghanistan, with over 711 soldiers killed.

Western public opinion is growing increasingly tired of the war.