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Explosion at school in Kabul leaves over 50 injured

A grenade explosion in Kabul has resulted in multiple injuries, but the exact cause has not yet been confirmed.

18 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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An explosion has been reported at a school in Kabul, Afghanistan, leaving more than 50 injured. According to witnesses, a hand grenade was in the possession of a student before it exploded in his hand.

The cause of the explosion has not been confirmed, and the Taliban government has yet to comment on the incident. The UN has also condemned the event, highlighting the severity of the situation in the region.

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