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Global Headlines Afghanistan: Three dead, 41 injured in Balkh car bomb blast
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 25 Aug 2020, 03:19 am Print
The suicide blast, claimed by the Taliban, targeted Afghan army unit in Balkh district of the eponymous province. Photo: Hamid Haidari/JEN
Kabul: The death toll in the Balkh car bomb blast has increased to three, reports said.
According to officials, 41 people, including six commandos, were injured during the explosion.
An explosive laden Mazda truck was used in the blast.
Local Tolo News reported that the suicide blast targeted army unit in Balkh district of the eponymous province on Tuesday.
The Taliban have claimed responsibility for the blast.
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