Explosion at madrasa kills 7, injures 15 others in Afghanistan

Anar Tagiyev
Post's author

The number of people killed by the blast at a madrasa (religious school) in the eastern Afghan province of Khost has risen to seven, a source in the security source told Sputnik on Thursday, Report informs, citing foreign media.

The incident also left more than 15 people injured, according to the source.

The Interior Ministry said that a hand grenade exploded at the school.

Latest news

President Ilham Aliyev: We should spare no effort in order to contribute to solving climate problems 4 May, 2024 / 18:11
ADB's managing director general: Expanded financing necessary to achieve climate goals 4 May, 2024 / 17:54
Javier Colomina: Azerbaijan, NATO have built mutually beneficial partnership 4 May, 2024 / 17:42
French economy minister crashes into a cyclist after running a red light 4 May, 2024 / 17:33
Turkish Finance Ministry: Peak of annual inflation expected in May 4 May, 2024 / 17:23
Tesla vs Tesla: US carmaker sues Indian namesake for copying trademark 4 May, 2024 / 17:03
Azerbaijan weather forecast for May 5 4 May, 2024 / 16:58
Ankara to host forum addressing forced displacement from Western Azerbaijan 4 May, 2024 / 16:47
President of Kazakhstan to visit Russia next week 4 May, 2024 / 16:43
ADB's forecast for economic growth in Central and Western Asia is positive 4 May, 2024 / 16:34
MFA: Joining NATO program underscores Azerbaijan’s enduring commitment to promoting peace 4 May, 2024 / 16:23
Evans: Support initiatives on climate change, private sector are priority for ADB 4 May, 2024 / 16:16
Conference in Baku explores international legal framework for return to Western Azerbaijan 4 May, 2024 / 16:14
Azerbaijan's embassy in Israel hosts event marking 101st anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev 4 May, 2024 / 15:54
Jorn Augestad: We got closely acquainted with Azerbaijan’s history in Karabakh and East Zangazur 4 May, 2024 / 15:47