Explosion at Taliban gathering in Kunduz

Local sources in Kunduz province reported an explosion in Kunduz city. According to these sources, at around 8:20 pm today, an explosion occurred near the city’s main road, where Taliban forces were gathering.

Kabul Times News 23-04-2026

According to initial reports, the explosion occurred when a number of Taliban members had gathered in the area. The intensity of the explosion was such that its sound was heard in different parts of the city, causing concern among local residents.

Sources added that as a result of this incident, a number of Taliban members were killed and injured, but the exact number of casualties has not been officially confirmed yet.

It is said that after the explosion, Taliban forces blocked the area and took strict security measures in the area. Also, ambulances have been dispatched to the area to transport the injured to health centers.

As of the time of this report, no individual or group has claimed responsibility for the explosion, and Taliban officials have not made an official statement on the matter.
However, most of the explosions targeting the Taliban in the northeast have been carried out by the Afghan Liberation Front.
More details will be provided later if new information is received.