Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Bagram area, Afghanistan on Tue 5th May 2026

A blast caused by unexploded ordnance killed one person and injured three others in Afghanistan’s Parwan province, Taliban police said, highlighting the continued threat posed by leftover munitions.

The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Bagram district when a 20-year-old man attempted to open a piece of unexploded ammunition, according to a statement from local Taliban authorities.

The man was killed in the explosion, while two girls and one boy were injured and transferred to the provincial hospital in Parwan, where they are receiving treatment.

Afghanistan remains heavily contaminated with landmines and unexploded ordnance left over from decades of conflict, with civilians — particularly children, frequently among the victims.

According to data released by Taliban disaster management authorities, at least 96 people were killed and 328 injured in the past year due to explosions caused by mines and unexploded munitions.

The agency said that between April 2025 and March 2026, a total of 225 such incidents were recorded, resulting in 474 casualties, including 321 children and 153 adults.

Unexploded ordnance continues to pose a major humanitarian risk across Afghanistan, especially in rural and previously contested areas where remnants of war remain buried or exposed. Limited awareness and economic hardship often lead civilians to handle such ordinance, increasing the likelihood of deadly incidents.

Provinces such as Kunar, Farah, Nangarhar, Herat and Kandahar have reported some of the highest numbers of such incidents, reflecting the widespread nature of the threat across the country.