Afghanistan: Suicide attack in Jalalabad city leaves 18 dead or wounded
Kabul: At least 18 people were left wounded or killed in a suicide attack in Jalalabad area of Afghanistan, media reports said on Friday.
The provincial government in a statement said a suicide bomber targeted the Special Forces of the 02 Unit in the 4th district of Jalalabad city this afternoon, reported Khaama Press.
The attack also wounded 13 other people including 6 children and personnel of the 02 Unit, the statement added, as reported by the news agency.
The Taliban group claimed responsibility for the incident.
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