At least 15 people have been killed and nearly 40 Injured in western Afghanistan after two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes hit the region. The quakes and subsequent aftershocks caused damage to several villages in Herat province, with Dozens of houses affected. The US Geological Survey reported the tremors, with the epicenter located northwest of Herat city. The World Health Organization has dispatched ambulances to evacuate casualties, particularly women and children. Telephone connections in the affected areas have been disrupted, making it difficult to gather information. The earthquake also impacted neighboring provinces and the Taliban expressed condolences to the victims.

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