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Explosion Leaves One Dead In Khost

A security source told TOLOnews on Saturday evening that a suicide attacker detonated an explosive-laden vehicle near a military base in Mando district of Khost province on Saturday afternoon, killing the base commander. 

The Afghan security forces at this base are reportedly supported by foreign troops. 

According to the source, the incident happened near the Sayed Khil brigade when the commander of the military base was on his way to the district bazaar. 

The commander appeared to have been the target, said the source. 

A number of people were also wounded in the attack.

Meanwhile, Mubarez Zadran, the Khost governor's spokesman confirmed the incident and said six school students were among the wounded. He said they were all in a serious condition. 

Explosion Leaves One Dead In Khost

The incident reportedly happened near the Sayed Khil brigade when the commander of the military base was on his way to the Mandozai district bazaar

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A security source told TOLOnews on Saturday evening that a suicide attacker detonated an explosive-laden vehicle near a military base in Mando district of Khost province on Saturday afternoon, killing the base commander. 

The Afghan security forces at this base are reportedly supported by foreign troops. 

According to the source, the incident happened near the Sayed Khil brigade when the commander of the military base was on his way to the district bazaar. 

The commander appeared to have been the target, said the source. 

A number of people were also wounded in the attack.

Meanwhile, Mubarez Zadran, the Khost governor's spokesman confirmed the incident and said six school students were among the wounded. He said they were all in a serious condition. 

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