A blast ripped through a minivan in the western Afghan city of Herat on Saturday, killing at least six people, according to officials.
Herat commander Mawlawi Ansari told Reuters that nine people had been injured. The cause of the blast was not clear.
A vehicle burns in the street after a blast ripped through a minivan in the city of Herat, Afghanistan, January 22, 2022 in this screenshot taken from a video obtained by Reuters. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. A health official in Herat, who asked not to be named, said an explosion hit a small van used for public transport just after 1800 local time and that three of the injured were in serious condition.
Since the Taliban took over in August, a series of blasts and attacks, some claimed by Islamic State, have taken place across Afghanistan. The attacks have heightened the new administration's security challenges as the country spirals into an economic crisis.Writing by Charlotte Greenfield Editing by Ros RussellSubscribe to our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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