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Afghanistan: Army Commander killed in explosion
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 30 Nov 2019 Print
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Kabul: A roadside bomb explosion in Afghanistan's Helmand province on Saturday left Brig. Gen. Zahirgul Muqbil, an army regiment commander of Afghan border forces, killed, media reports said.
Provincial governor’s spokesman Omar Zwak told Tolo News three security force members and a local journalist were wounded in the attack.
They were going to a military operation in Marjah district when the incident occurred.
No terror group has claimed responsibility for the incident so far.
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