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Turkey condemns deadly terror attack in Afghanistan

Explosion took place during Friday prayer in capital Kabul

Burak Dag  | 12.06.2020 - Update : 13.06.2020
Turkey condemns deadly terror attack in Afghanistan

ANKARA 

Turkey on Friday condemned a deadly terror attack in the Afghan capital Kabul.

"We strongly condemn today’s heinous terrorist attack that has targeted a mosque in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul. We are concerned about the recent increase in the number of attacks targeting places of worship in Afghanistan," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

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

The terrorist attack took place in a mosque during Friday prayer and killed at least four people.

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