At least 10 civilians were killed in a roadside mine blast in eastern Khost province on Monday morning, said Nasrat Rahimi, a spokesman for the Interior Ministry.
The incident took place in Alishir district after a civilian vehicle struck a roadside mine, Rahimi said, adding that “Three children and two women are among the death.”
Rahimi said the mine was placed by the Taliban in the area but the Taliban has not yet commented on the blast.
