Car bomb explosion kills five in Afghanistan's Gardiz, Taliban claims responsibility
At least five people were killed when a car bomb exploded in front of the gate of a Defense Ministry facility in Gardiz city, the center of eastern Paktia province, on Thursday morning.
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At least five people were killed when a car bomb exploded in front of the gate of a Defense Ministry facility in Gardiz city, the center of eastern Paktia province, on Thursday morning. Tolo News citing a spokesperson for the Afghan National Army's 203 Corps said that 19 others including 5 security force members were injured in the explosion.
The Army spokesperson said that the explosives were placed in a Mazda truck that was detonated in front of the gate of the facility at around 8:30 am. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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