Afghanistan, April 12 -- The European Union condemned a deadly attack on civilians in Herat, calling all acts of violence against non-combatants unjustifiable and expressing solidarity.

The European Union condemned the deadly armed attack on civilians in Herat, saying all acts of violence against non-combatants are unjustifiable regardless of the perpetrators. It also expressed condolences to victims' families and solidarity with those affected.

The attack took place on Friday afternoon at a shrine in Injil district, where gunmen opened fire on civilians, killing and wounding several people. Casualty figures vary, with hospital sources reporting higher numbers than official accounts.

Reports indicate the attackers, riding motorcycles, ta...