Shia Mosque blast in Afghanistan: 7 killed, 13 injured, says Report

An explosion occurred on Friday near a Shia mosque in Kandahar province in Afghanistan, eyewitness told Sputnik.

According to reports, several deaths and injuries have been reported.

The blast occurred during the Friday prayers.

Reportedly, three back-to-back explosions hit Imam Bargah mosque in Kandahar. It is said to be one of the biggest mosques in the city, causing high casualties.

A explosion targets a Shia mosque during Friday prayers in Kandahar- Taliban heartland. Seems to be first of its kind there. Follows last Friday attack on Shia mosque in Kunduz which claimed by ISIL-K

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So far no terror group has so far taken the responsibility for the explosion. In recent weeks, the Islamic State (IS) has carried out a number of attacks in religious places

This is the second blast against Shia in one week, similar attack targeted a Shia mosque in Kunduz last Friday.

Further details awaited.