A mine blast in Badghis killed and injured three people

Local Taliban officials in Badghis say three people have been killed and wounded in a landmine explosion in the province.

Local Taliban officials in Badghis say the blast was caused by unexploded ordnance and occurred yesterday in the Cheshmeh Dezdak area of ​​Muqur district.

Two teenagers were killed and a child was injured in the blast, they said.

However, as a result of prolonged fighting, unexploded ordnance remains in most parts of Afghanistan, killing civilians.