KHOST (Pajhwok): Four civilians were killed as a result of a landmine blast in Musakhil district of southeastern Khost province on Saturday.
Musakhil district chief KamalKhanMangal told Pajhwok Afghan News the blast happened in Sra area at around 8am.
He added the four individuals were walking when one of them stepped on a roadside landmine planted by Taliban insurgents, killing them on the spot.
Police spokesman NajibAhmadNajib also confirmed the incident to Pajhwok Afghan News but did not provide details.
The Taliban have not yet commented in this regard.
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