At least five dead as blood spills in Kandahar
- 10 years ago
At least five civilians are killed and dozens of others wounded in Kandahar Sunday.
Officials say a suicide bomber targeted a convoy carrying Afghan army soldiers.
The Afghan Taliban is claiming responsibility for the attack.
A witness describes the chaos on the streets.
(SOUNDBITE) (Pashto) EYEWITNESS AND SHOPKEEPER AIN UDDIN SAYING:
"I was drinking tea in my shop when I heard a huge explosion. After the explosion there was dust and smoke in the area, I came out of my shop and escaped from the scene. I don't know what happened next."
Officials say three Afghan army soldiers are among the wounded.
Officials say a suicide bomber targeted a convoy carrying Afghan army soldiers.
The Afghan Taliban is claiming responsibility for the attack.
A witness describes the chaos on the streets.
(SOUNDBITE) (Pashto) EYEWITNESS AND SHOPKEEPER AIN UDDIN SAYING:
"I was drinking tea in my shop when I heard a huge explosion. After the explosion there was dust and smoke in the area, I came out of my shop and escaped from the scene. I don't know what happened next."
Officials say three Afghan army soldiers are among the wounded.