(CNN) – An explosion that erupted inside a mosque during evening prayers in Afghanistan’s capital on Wednesday killed 21 people and injured 33 others, according to a spokesperson for the Kabul police chief. Health care organization Emergency said it treated dozens of victims. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed there were dead and wounded civilians, but did not say how many. “The murderers of civilians and perpetrators of similar crimes will soon be caught and punished for their actions, God willing,” Karimi wrote. Throughout the year, we have continued to receive gunshot injuries, shrapnel injuries, stabbing injuries, and victims of mine and IED explosions on a daily basis,” he said.

Source: Egypt Independent August 21, 2022 20:51 UTC