7 civilians killed, 9 injured in Faryab mortar strike

KABUL (Pajhwok): Seven civilians have been killed in a mortar strike in the Qaisar district of northern Faryab province, a local official says.

The civilian fatalities occurred on late on Wednesday when a mortar shell struck a market in the district, the 209th Shaheen Corps said in a statement.

The ANA corps blamed the Taliban for firing the mortar shells at the market on Wednesday evening. Nine civilians were injured in the incident.

Several shops were damaged in the attack, which was also confirmed by police. Two security personnel were also injured.

There was no immediate reaction from the Taliban, who have lately stepped up violence across the country.

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