The latest deaths bring to 23 the number of coalition service members who have died in Afghanistan so far this month. — File photo

KABUL: An improvised explosive device killed two Nato service members in southern Afghanistan, Nato forces said.

The international military coalition did not provide details on Wednesday’s attack or the nationalities of the service members.

International forces have been fighting pitched battles for control of the southern part of the country, which is a key Taliban stronghold.

The latest deaths bring to 23 the number of coalition service members who have died in Afghanistan so far this month.