Deadly Attack in Central Afghanistan: 14 Killed by Gunmen

Gunmen killed 14 people in a Shiite-majority area in central Afghanistan. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility, with a higher death toll than reported by the Taliban, who acknowledged the shootings targeting individuals traveling between Ghor and Daikundi provinces.

Gunmen killed 14 people in a Shiite-majority area in central Afghanistan, the Taliban announced on Friday. This incident marks one of the deadliest attacks in the country this year.

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred on Thursday, targeting individuals traveling between the Shiite-majority provinces of Ghor and Daikundi.

The IS group reported a higher death toll than the Taliban and stated that a machine gun was used in the assault.

(With inputs from agencies.)