At least three mortars hit a residential area in New Abad area of Ghazni city on Sunday.

Among the deceased are five children and three women.

Seven others have been injured, local Tolo News reported.

According to Ghazni police spokesman Wahidullah Juma, the attack was carried out by Taliban insurgents.

Overall, nine children and four women are among those killed or wounded in the attack.

The Taliban is yet to comment on the report.