Five civilians killed when a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) exploded in front of the gate of a Defense Ministry facility in Gardez city of Paktia Province on May 14, reports Tolo News. Aimal Mohmand, a spokesman for the Afghan National Army's 203 Thunder Corps, said that 19 others, including five Security Forces (SFs), were injured in the explosion. The Suicide bomber who drove the vehicle was killed by the SFs prior to the explosion. Taliban has claimed responsibility for the blast.