At least three children were killed in a missile attack in southern Zabul province on Wednesday night, local officials confirmed on Thursday.

The incident took place at about 12:00pm local time after seven missiles landed in different parts of the city, according to officials.

In the meantime, officials at Zabul hospital have also confirmed that the “bodies of three children were brought to the hospital after they were killed in the rocket attack.”

However, no group including the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.