A deadly attack in central Afghanistan's Shiite-majority region has claimed 14 lives, according to the Taliban.

The Associated Press reports that gunmen targeted travelers between Ghor and Daikundi provinces on Thursday.

The Islamic State group has taken responsibility for the assault, which involved a machine gun, and has reported a higher number of casualties.

This incident is one of the most severe attacks in Afghanistan this year, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in the region.