The Taliban’s police command in Paktika says that seven people, including five children, were killed and four other children injured in the explosion of an artillery shell in Barmal district of the province.
In a statement, the command said that the explosion occurred at around 6:30 p.m. on Monday (June 8) in the “Dangar Legad” area of Barmal district.
The Taliban’s police command in Paktika added that the explosion happened when a scrap dealer attempted to dismantle the artillery shell and use its parts.
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Source: Kabul Now News
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