‘Afghan officials say at least 50 people have been killed and 70 others wounded when a powerful bomb explosion ripped through a group of spectators watching a volleyball match in Afghanistan’s southeastern province of Paktika.

Attaullah Fazly, the deputy governor of Paktika, said the attack took place in Yahyakhel district of the province, situated over 280 kilometers (173 miles) south of the capital, Kabul, on Sunday.

Provincial governor spokesman, Mukhlis Afghan, said the incident took place when a bomber targeted hundreds who had gathered to watch the game. Many of the wounded are reportedly in critical condition.’

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