Moscow, Jul 31 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Two civilians are dead and 30 others sustained injuries in a Taliban (a terrorist group, banned in Russia) attack during National Flag Day celebration in Afghanistan's eastern province of Khost, national media reported Saturday, citing the governor's office.
The attack took place in Yaqubi district, the TOLOnews said, without providing further details regarding the attack.
Afghanistan is witnessing a spike in violence, as the Taliban stepped up territorial advances during the withdrawal of international troops from the country. The militants have captured swathes of rural areas and started an offensive on large cities.