<p>It was the latest incident in an escalation of violence across Afghanistan since US Marines launched a new offensive a week ago in the Taliban bastion of Helmand.<br />The blast happened in Logar province south of Kabul.</p>.<div><p><strong>Deccan Herald is on WhatsApp Channels</strong>| <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/deccan-herald-is-now-on-whatsapp-heres-how-you-can-join-2698271">Join now for Breaking News & Editor's Picks</a></p></div>
<p>It was the latest incident in an escalation of violence across Afghanistan since US Marines launched a new offensive a week ago in the Taliban bastion of Helmand.<br />The blast happened in Logar province south of Kabul.</p>.<div><p><strong>Deccan Herald is on WhatsApp Channels</strong>| <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/deccan-herald-is-now-on-whatsapp-heres-how-you-can-join-2698271">Join now for Breaking News & Editor's Picks</a></p></div>