Ammunition Explosions in Helmand Claim One Child’s Life and Injure Six Others
The Taliban’s Department of Information and Culture in Helmand province has announced that two separate ammunition explosions in Sangin district have resulted in the death of one child and injuries to six others. These incidents occurred in different areas of the district.
According to the department, the injured were transferred to medical centers and are currently receiving treatment. No further details about their health status have been released.
In a separate statement, the Taliban administration said these explosions were caused by ammunition and explosives leftover from years of conflict in Sangin district. This district has witnessed intense fighting over the past two decades, and the contamination of the area with unexploded ordnance remains a serious threat to local residents.
Mines and unexploded ammunition are considered major causes of civilian casualties in Afghanistan, especially among children. According to United Nations statistics, approximately 3.3 million people in the country live near areas contaminated with mines and explosive remnants.
Previously, Yousef Hamad, spokesperson for the Taliban’s Disaster Management Department, stated that from April last year to the end of April this year, at least 96 people have been killed and 378 others injured due to the explosion of mines and leftover ammunition. Despite these alarming statistics, the process of clearing contaminated areas continues to be slow, and residents of vulnerable regions are calling for more serious measures to ensure civilian safety.
