RASC News Agency: In Kandahar province, a tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, November 8th, when a mine left over from the war exploded in the village of Akhtari in the Maiwand district. Local sources have reported that a man lost his life in this blast. The explosion took place as the man attempted to cross the area, highlighting the ongoing danger posed by unexploded ammunition in the region. Despite the frequency of such incidents, the Taliban group has not provided any comment on this particular incident.
The explosion in Kandahar adds to the growing list of incidents involving unexploded ammunition left over from the war. Just two days ago, three children were killed and injured in Badakhshan province due to the explosion of an explosive ordnance. These events consistently make headlines, shedding light on the casualties caused by these remnants of war.
According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Afghanistan is one of the countries most affected by mines and explosive ordnance. The number of demining staff in the country has decreased, exacerbating the risks faced by the Afghanistani population.
OCHA reports that Afghanistan witnesses a devastating toll every month, with over 60 individuals, mostly children, being killed or maimed due to the explosion of ammunition left over from the war. This grim statistic underscores the long-lasting impact of the successive wars that have plagued Afghanistan in recent decades.
Unexploded ammunition continues to pose a significant threat to the lives of the Afghanistani people, claiming victims on a regular basis. The situation is further compounded by the decrease in demining staff, leaving communities vulnerable to these remnants of conflict.
