At least 5 civilians wounded in Khost explosion

KHOST CITY (Pajhwok): At least five people were wounded as a result of a landmine blast in southeastern Khost province on Thursday, an official said.

The explosion took place in Mujahid Square in Khost City, the provincial capital, at around 8:30 am, police spokesman Adel Haidar told Pajhwok Afghan News.

The attack targeted a special forces’ convoy, Haidar said, adding the security forces suffered no casualties in the blast, which injured five civilians.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack from any rebel group. Taliban militants are active in the southeast,

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