A large blast in the Afghan capital of Kabul targeting a compound that is home to several international organizations killed at least five civilians and wounded around 50, an official says.
An Afghan official says at least five civilians are dead and around 50 are wounded after a large blast in the capital, Kabul.
The Taliban have claimed responsibility for the explosion, which came just hours after a U.S. envoy announced a deal had been reached “in principle” with the militant group for ending America’s longest war.A police official is confirming there are casualties, including civilians, from a large blast that targeted a compound in the Afghan capital that’s home to several international organizations and guesthouses.
The blast comes as U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is in the capital to brief the Afghan government on his negotiations with the Taliban for ending America’s longest war.There is no immediate word of casualties. Nasrat Rahimi confirmed that Monday night’s blast rocked an area of eastern Kabul where foreigners live and where the United Nations has several offices.
Zalmay Khalilzad showed the draft to the Afghan president on Monday after declaring that they are “at the threshold of an agreement” on ending America’s longest war.
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