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Eight Brits were among 11 tourists who were believed to be struck by a rocket as they made their way to the historical city of Herat, west Afghanistan.

They were ambushed in the Chesht-e-Sharif district as they travelled from Bamiyan to Herat, officials said.

The identity of the gunmen has not been confirmed.

But the Taliban have been ramping up their offensives in the region leading Jalani Farhad, spokesman for the Herat governor, to blame the terrorist group.

"A group of Taliban fighters conducted the attack on the tourists, injuring at least six," he told Al Jazeera.

It is not clear why the tourists were travelling down the notoriously dangerous road.

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Tour operators offer 'adventure seeking' guided visits through the region for around £3,500 per person.

But the Foreign Office advises Brits against travelling there due to high level of attacks and kidnappings.