KABUL , Afghanistan ( CNN ) -- Two NATO-led soldiers were killed and six wounded in an attack in a U.S. base in eastern Afghanistan early Sunday , officials said . U.S. soldiers at the Bagram base in Afghanistan prepare for a mission earlier this year . The soldiers were serving with the International Security Assistance Force , the organization said in a statement . The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attacks . Spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said three missiles were launched at the base at about 2 a.m. local time ( 5:30 p.m. Saturday ET ) . The attacks occurred at Bagram air field . The injured were being treated at the base , according to the statement . The security force does not release the nationality of casualties before the relevant country officials . Bagram is home to thousands of troops from the U.S. military . The majority of the troops do not leave the base and are in various support roles for U.S. troops across Afghanistan . `` On behalf of ISAF , I share our grief and extend our support to the loved ones of these service members , '' said Brig . Gen. Richard Blanchette , a spokesman . `` As we continue this vital mission in support of the Afghan people , we will remember this sacrifice with honor and the utmost respect . '' The international alliance was formed under a U.N. mandate to bolster a secure environment and support the reconstruction of Afghanistan . NATO took command in 2003 . The force comprises about 50,000 troops from 42 countries . CNN 's Atia Abawi contributed to this report .
Two soldiers killed and six wounded in attack at U.S. base in Afghanistan . The attacks occurred at Bagram air field early Sunday . Nationality of dead soldiers yet to be confirmed .