Five militants were killed in an explosion at the residence of a commander affiliated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the Pech Dara area of Kunar Province, according to local accounts.
The incident reportedly occurred inside the house of a TTP-linked commander, where the individuals were engaged in preparing an improvised explosive device (IED). The explosion is believed to have been triggered accidentally during the handling or assembly of the explosive material.
Sources indicate that the blast resulted in the immediate death of all five individuals present at the location. The explosion also caused the complete destruction of the house, reducing the structure to rubble.
Preliminary information suggests that the militants were in the process of preparing the explosive device at the time of the incident. The nature of the explosion indicates that it was caused by the device being assembled, resulting in a powerful blast that left no opportunity for escape.
No independent verification of the incident has been provided at this stage, and details remain based on initial local reporting from the area. Further investigation and confirmation are awaited from relevant authorities regarding the identities of those killed and the circumstances leading to the explosion.
The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in parts of eastern Afghanistan, where militant activity and the handling of improvised explosive devices continue to pose significant risks to those involved.
