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Afghanistan
13 civilians killed, wounded in roadside mine explosion in Balkh
2018-08-09
[KhaamaPress] At least thirteen non-combatants were killed or maimed an kaboom triggered by improvised bomb in northern Balkh province of Afghanistan.

A front man for the 209th Shaheen Corps, Mohammad Hanif Rezaye , said the incident has taken place in the vicinity of Shulgar district and as a result at least six civilians, all members of a single family, have bit the dust.

He said the incident took place after a civilian vehicle struck an improvised bomb planted on a roadside.

At least seven civilians also sustained injuries in the kaboom, the 209th Shaheen Corps front man added.

The district administrative chief Arif Agha had earlier also confirmed that at least 6 civilians have been killed and 7 others have sustained injuries.

No individual or group has so far grabbed credit behind the incident.
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