Landmine kills 7 civilians in Afghanistan

CAIRO – 24 December 2017: A landmine explosion killed seven civilians and wounded three on Sunday, when their vehicle hit a mine in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

According to the news agency Khama Press, the Afghan incident occurred on the road when the vehicle hit a landmine, under the control of armed groups in the region.

Helmand province is one of the most volatile provinces in Afghanistan due to the spread of terrorist groups there. Yet, no group claimed responsibility for the incident.

The anti-government armed militant groups frequently use explosive materials for roadside bombings and car bombings to target government staff and security personnel.