News - Afghanistan
Thursday, 26 January 2012 10:12
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 January 2012 17:56
At least two Afghan civilians were killed in a missile attack on a house in eastern Kapisa province on Wednesday, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said.
Seven others were wounded in the attack.
The incident took place in Alasai district of Kapisa province when a missile landed in a house in which a three-year-old child and his mother were killed, it said.
All the victims are family members, it added.
No group including the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Insurgents frequently attack Afghan police checkpoints and use improvised explosive devices to target local security forces and foreign troops.
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