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Two children killed, mother injured in unexploded ordnance blast in Helmand
The two children were killed instantly, while their mother sustained serious injuries and was transferred for medical treatment.
Two children were killed and their mother seriously injured after an unexploded device detonated inside their home in southern Helmand Province, local officials said on Wednesday.
According to Nasir Ahmad Mahajer, spokesperson for the Helmand police command, the incident occurred at around 9:00 a.m. in the village of Kala Sabz in Khanashin District.
Officials said the children had reportedly brought an unidentified object into the house. While preparing tea, the device was placed into a fire, triggering a powerful explosion.
The two children were killed instantly, while their mother sustained serious injuries and was transferred for medical treatment.
Authorities have once again warned residents against touching or handling suspicious objects, stressing that unexploded ordnance remains a major danger in areas affected by years of conflict.