NATO’s Resolute Support mission has condemned the explosion that left three killed and fourteen others wounded on the first day of Eid-ul-Fitr in northern Balkh province, Khaama Press reported.

Brig. Gen. Wilson Shoffner, Deputy Chief of Staff for RS’s Communications says in the statement that: “Once again, insurgents have chosen to target innocent civilians.”

“Their lack of respect for human life is despicable.” He added.

The explosion took place in front of Kangori mosque in Guzara District when prayers were leaving the mosque after offering Eid prayers on Friday morning.

It left two children and a man killed and fourteen others wounded.

There is no claim of responsibility but officials say an investigation has been initiated into the incident