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An explosive device in eastern Afghanistan kills one child and injures three others

Type of event:
UXO - Unexploded ordnance

Victims

1

Wounded

3

Date

September 7, 2022

What happened

An explosive device went off in the Hassan Khel area of ​​Paktia province. The blast killed one child and injured three others. According to local investigative sources, the children found a toy-like package and, while playing with it, it suddenly exploded.

Where it happened

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