As many as five people were killed and 12 others were injured as a result of an explosion in central Afghanistan, local media reported on Saturday citing police.
MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 27th October, 2018) As many as five people were killed and 12 others were injured as a result of an explosion in central Afghanistan, local media reported on Saturday citing police.
A car bomb has exploded in central Wardak province, targeting a local police department, according the 1TV broadcaster.
The Taliban radical movement has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Afghanistan has long been suffering from an unstable political, social and security situation due to simmering Taliban insurgency. The violence is exacerbated by the activities of various terrorist groups, including the Islamic State (IS, banned in Russia).
