Explosion hit NATO troops convoy in northern Afghanistan

Districts of Parwan. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

According to local authorities in northern Parwan province of Afghanistan, a convoy of the NATO-led International Coalition Security Forces struck with a roadside improvised explosive device in this province.

The officials further added the exact details regarding the casualties as a result of the today’s incident are not known yet.

The incident took place early Thursday morning in Khanqa area in Bagram district.

Bagram district chief Abdul Shakoor Qudoosi said the incident took place while NATO troops were patrolling in the area.

He said a vehicle of the NATO troops was damaged following the blast.

In the meantime Taliban militants group claimed responsibility behind the incident.

Zabiullah Mujahid spokesman for the Taliban group said heavy casualties were incurred to NATO troops as a result of today’s attack.

from KHAAMA
By Sajad - Thu Aug 23, 4:12 pm

Posted in: Afghanistan, Improvised explosive device, NATO, Taliban