Afghanistan

Martyred and wounded civilians in explosion targeting the Ashura ceremony in Kabul

At least 12 people were martyred and 28 others were wounded, as a result of the bombing of the Ashura ceremony in the west of the Afghan capital, Kabul.

No one has claimed responsibility for the bombing.
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The spokesman of the Kabul police, Khalid Zadran, said in a brief statement that the blast was caused by placing explosives on the side of the road, causing the martyrdom and wounding of several civilians, without specifying the exact number.
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On the other hand, eyewitnesses said that the explosion took place during the Ashura ceremony in Kabul’s Bolshata area, killing 18 people and wounding another 28.

A similar explosion on Friday in Kabul killed eight people and wounded 18 others near the Shia Mosque.

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