Afghan forces and civilians suffer casualties in Khost car bombing

A heavy explosion was reported in southeastern Khost province of Afghanistan late on Saturday leaving a number of the security forces and civilians dead or wounded.

A heavy explosion was reported in southeastern Khost province of Afghanistan late on Saturday leaving a number of the security forces and civilians dead or wounded.

The local officials confirmed the incident took place in the vicinity of Domand district in northern part of the province.

Provincial governor’s spokesman Mubariz Mohammad Zadran said the government has received reports regarding the six students who suffered injuries in the attack.

He said the health condition of a number of the wounded is critical but there are still no reports regarding the Afghan forces casualties.

The eyewitnesses and local residents said the explosion was powerful enough to shatter the glasses of the several houses in the area.