16 killed in suicide bomb attack in Afghan city of Jalalabad

ARN News

At least 16 people have been killed after suicide bombers and gunmen attacked a construction firm near the main airport in Jalalabad on Wednesday.

Police said two attackers detonated explosives near the office of a construction company before gunmen opened fire on the employees.

There has been no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.

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