A Taliban fighter* in Mazar-i-Sharif. File photoMOSCOW, Apr 21The Islamic State (IS)* terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the bombing of a mosque in the Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif, Agence France-Presse reported, citing the group's statement. The Islamic State * claimed responsibility for the attack on a Shiite mosque on Thursday,» the agency reports. An explosion at a mosque in Afghan Mazar-i-Sharif occurred on Thursday during prayers. The incident happened in a busy area of the city. According to the Afghan agency Khaama Press, the death toll from the explosion has reached 30, the number of victims — 80.* A terrorist organization banned in Russia Afghanistan mosque bombing kills 30
