Nine children killed in Afghanistan blast, IS suspects

The truck exploded, injuring five children

IS militants are more active in the area where the blast occurred

Kabul: An explosion on the Pakistan border in Afghanistan has killed nine children. While as many as five children were injured. The information was provided by the Taliban-appointed governor. However, no terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

A statement from the governor's office said the bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a car packed with children's items. The incident took place in Lalopar district. Which is located in Nagarhar province. IS militants are active in the province.

Preliminary investigations revealed that an old mortar shell had fallen here which did not explode. However, it exploded when Larry hit her.

The children standing around Larry were the victims. IS militants are active in the area where the blast took place. Fighting is raging in Afghanistan between IS and the Taliban. So there is a possibility of IS being behind this attack.