Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Kandahar, Kandahar area, Afghanistan on Sun 4th July 2021

4th July 2021

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TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Afghan government officials reported on Sunday evening that deputy governor of Kandahar province and his bodyguard were killed in a bomb blast. Afghan government officials announced this evening that deputy governor of Kandahar province and his bodyguard have been killed in a bomb blast, TOLO TV Network reported. According to the TV channel, "Mansour Ahmad" was killed in a bomb blast in a car park at the provincial Governor's Office. Media reports indicate that the incident took place around 2:00 p.m. local time. No individual or group has so far claimed responsibility for the incident. MA/5250552

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