8 May 2016, 12:32 GMT
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Armed individuals kidnapped 15 factory workers in northern Afghanistan on Sunday, local media reported.
According to the TOLO News television channel, the incident took place in a cement factory and a coal extraction company in Baghlan province. Engineers and technical staff were among those kidnapped.
The armed men also reportedly seized at least 11 vehicles and military equipment belonging to the companies.