One person died and three others were injured in an explosion involving unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan’s Parwan province. The incident occurred in Bagram district when a 20-year-old man attempted to open a piece of unexploded ammunition, as reported by local Taliban authorities. The man lost his life in the blast, while two girls and a boy sustained injuries and were taken to a hospital in Parwan for treatment.
Afghanistan continues to face risks from landmines and unexploded ordnance left over from years of conflict, with civilians, particularly children, bearing the brunt of these dangers. Over the past year, 96 individuals lost their lives, and 328 others were injured in Afghanistan due to explosions caused by mines and unexploded munitions, according to data released by Taliban disaster management authorities.
The data further revealed that between April 2025 and March 2026, there were 225 reported incidents, resulting in 474 casualties, including 321 children and 153 adults. Unexploded ordnance remains a significant humanitarian threat in Afghanistan, especially in rural and previously contested areas where remnants of war are still buried or undiscovered.
In various provinces like Herat, Kunar, Farah, Nangarhar, and Kandahar, incidents involving unexploded ordnance have been prevalent. Earlier in February, two individuals lost their lives in Farah province after an unexploded shell detonated in a house, according to the provincial police office. The explosion occurred in Pusht-e-Koh district when an unexploded munition went off in the residence, resulting in the fatalities of both victims.
Authorities are advising residents to be cautious when coming across unexploded ordnance or suspicious objects and to promptly alert security authorities if they encounter such items.
