Turkey condemns 'terrorist attack' in Afghanistan

ANKARA

Turkey on Monday condemned the "terrorist attack" in southern Afghanistan.

"We strongly condemn today’s heinous terrorist attack which targeted a bazaar in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, resulting in the loss of many civilian lives and leaving several injured," the Foreign Ministry said in a written statement.

At least 23 civilians were killed in a rocket attack on a marketplace in Sangin, southern Helmand, followed by the car bomb in Sangin’s Zol Bazar area.

The statement added: "We are concerned about the recent increase in the level of violence in Afghanistan."

A statement from the provincial governor carried by the website said another 15 civilians were wounded in explosions.

Turkey also wished "Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives, wish for a swift recovery to the injured and convey our condolences to the friendly and brotherly people of Afghanistan."

No one has yet claimed responsibility for the deadly attack.

ANKARA

Turkey on Monday condemned the "terrorist attack" in southern Afghanistan.

At least 23 civilians were killed in a rocket attack on a marketplace in Sangin, southern Helmand, followed by the car bomb in Sangin’s Zol Bazar area.

The statement added: "We are concerned about the recent increase in the level of violence in Afghanistan."

A statement from the provincial governor carried by the website said another 15 civilians were wounded in explosions.

Turkey also wished "Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives, wish for a swift recovery to the injured and convey our condolences to the friendly and brotherly people of Afghanistan."

No one has yet claimed responsibility for the deadly attack.