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Mine explosion kills three children, injures one in Wardak

Type of event:
UXO - Unexploded ordnance

Victims

3

Wounded

1

Date

May 28, 2023

What happened

3 children were killed and another injured in mine explosions, left over from past wars in Wardak province of Afghanistan.

The children were killed and injured in 2 incidents in the same province. The first happened when 3 children found a toy-like explosive device in Sayed Abad district; the device exploded, killing 2 on the spot and injuring the other one.

A similar incident occurred in the same province, Dehmirdad district, killing 1 child. 

Where it happened

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