Afghanistan
A roadside bomb blast in Helmand has killed nine civilians
Security sources in Helmand reported that 9 civilians were killed in a roadside bomb blast in the province.
Zaman Hamdard; Helmand police spokesman said that around 7:30 am today, nine civilians were killed and two others were injured when a Saracheh car collided with a roadside mine in the 10th security district of Lashkar Gah.
Mr. Hamdard added that women and children were among those killed.
According to him, the area where the incident took place is under the control of the Taliban and the condition of the injured in this incident is still unknown.