IED

IED event in Takhar, Taluqan area, Afghanistan on Thu 23rd February 2023

23rd February 2023

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On 23 February 2023, five Taliban members and one civilian were killed and 10 were wounded when a bomb exploded in the Bandar Sarai Seng road/Sar Chowk area of Taluqan city, Takhar. The bomb targeted a Taliban vehicle as two civilian vehicles were hit too. It's unclear who planted it. Some sources said the casualties are higher.

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Takhar ( Taluqan area )

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