Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Paktia, Samkani area, Afghanistan on Sun 5th March 2023

5th March 2023

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On 5 March 2023, 2 civilians were killed, and three others including children, were wounded when an unexploded round went off inside a house in the Sulaimankhel area of Samkani district, Paktia. The unexploded ordnance was left over from past wars in the area and it was brought by children in their house.

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Paktia ( Samkani area )

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