Story highlights
- One bomber fired on worshippers before blowing himself up, police spokesman says
- It’s not immediately clear who was behind the attack on Shiite mosque in Herat
Another 33 people were wounded, said Ismail Kawosi, spokesman for Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health.
The blasts took place during evening prayers.
The attack started when one suicide bomber began firing on worshippers inside the mosque before blowing himself up, said Abdul Ahad Walizada, spokesman for the police chief.
The second bomber was among the crowd of worshippers when he blew himself up, Walizada said.
Officials fear the death toll could rise since 10 of the wounded are in critical condition, said Dr. Arif Shahram, the director of Herat Regional Hospital.
It was not immediately clear who was responsible for the attack.
