A powerful explosion struck Mazar-e-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province, on Monday morning, April 14, raising fears of casualties, local sources reported.

The blast occurred around 8:30 a.m. near a Shia mosque in a predominantly Hazara neighborhood within the city’s second security district.

Taliban authorities have not yet commented on the incident, and details regarding injuries or damage remain unclear.

The situation is ongoing, with further information expected as developments unfold.