Baghlan police said at least 14 armed insurgents were killed and wounded on Friday when their own explosive device detonated in Baghlan province.

Baghlan police chief Akramuddin Sare confirmed the incident and said that nine insurgents were killed and five others wounded in Wardaka village in Baghlan. 

Sare said that the insurgents had been constructing the mine and were training when the device detonated.  

No further details were given.