A powerful explosion struck the office of Taliban-appointed Governor Hayatullah Mubarik in Firozkoh, the capital of Afghanistan’s Ghor Province, reportedly killing several Taliban fighters and leaving the governor’s whereabouts unknown.
The blast hit inside the governor’s compound, targeting a key administrative installation of the Taliban authorities in the province. The circumstances surrounding the explosion, including the nature of the device and the extent of the damage, remain unclear.
The fate of Governor Hayatullah Mubarik was not immediately known following the explosion, while reports indicated that multiple Taliban fighters had been killed in the blast. The extent of the casualties and whether any other officials were among the victims could not be independently confirmed.
The Afghanistan United Front has claimed responsibility for the attack, describing it as an operation against the Taliban administration. The claim has not been independently verified.
Meanwhile, Taliban authorities have reportedly arrested at least 10 suspects in connection with the explosion as investigations continue to identify those responsible and determine how the attack was carried out.
The incident has reportedly triggered heightened security measures and concern within the local Taliban command, although details of the response remain limited.
The attack comes amid persistent security challenges facing the Taliban administration, with the explosion at a provincial governor’s office raising questions about the security of key government installations.
Further details regarding the governor’s whereabouts, the final casualty count and the circumstances of the blast are awaited.
