Grenade

Grenade event in Helmand, Lashkar Gah Prison area, Afghanistan on Mon 5th October 2026

5th October 2026

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On October 5, the forces of Afghanistan United Front (AUF) carried out an attack using a hand grenade on the prison in Helmand Province (location not mentioned), and killed one Taliban fighter, and injured two others, as posted on X.

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Helmand ( Lashkar Gah Prison area )

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