SECURITY — February 17, 2026
Two workers killed, two wounded in mine explosion in Badakhshan
Two workers died and two were injured in an explosion at a mine in Raghistan district, Badakhshan province, with Taliban security officials investigating the unclear cause.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Afghanistan International — corroborated by Khaama Press — 2 min read
An explosion occurred at a mine in the Kambak area of Raghistan district in Badakhshan province, killing two workers and wounding two others.
Ehsanullah Kamgar, spokesman for the Taliban security command in Badakhshan, said the incident took place on Monday, 27 Dalu. He stated that the cause of the explosion is still unclear and investigations are ongoing.
Mines in Afghanistan frequently experience such events. The lack of standard safety equipment for workers is a primary factor in these incidents.
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Reliability assessment
Key facts (location in Kambak area of Raghistan district, Badakhshan; two killed, two wounded; incident on 27 Dalu; unclear cause under investigation) corroborated by two independent outlets (Afghanistan International, Khaama Press) with direct on-record attribution to named Taliban spokesman Ehsanullah Kamgar.
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