Tragic Explosion of Land Mine in Afghanistan
An old land mine in eastern Afghanistan exploded while children were playing with it, killing nine children. The mine was from decades ago and the children were 5 to 10 years old. Afghanistan remains highly dangerous due to unexploded ordnance.
Key Points
- Old land mine exploded in eastern Afghanistan
- Children were playing with the mine and were killed
- Afghanistan remains dangerous due to unexploded ordnance
Cons
- Tragic loss of life of nine children