An explosion has taken place in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul. Multiple casualties are being reported.
In a tweet, a spokesman of the Kabul Police Command, Khalid Zadran confirmed the tragedy.
He wrote, “Today around 4 o’clock there was an explosion on the road of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which unfortunately resulted in casualties. Security teams have reached the area, and the details of the incident will be shared later.”
نن څلور بجې شاوخوا د باندنیو چارو وزارت پر سړک چاودنه شوې چې له بده مرغه تلفات لري. د امنیتي برسۍ ټیمونه ساحې ته ورغلي، د پېښې جزئیات به وروسته درسره شریک کړل شي.
— Khalid Zadran (@khalidzadran01) January 11, 2023
According to media outlets, at least three people have lost their lives as of now.
It has also been reported that the blast took place when a meeting was underway between a Chinese govt delegation and Taliban representatives inside the ministry.
Reports of a blast outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Afg, while a meeting was underway between a Chinese govt delegation & TB representatives. This will be the second high-profile attack against Chinese interests in Kabul in as many months. Courtesy @aishwaria_s 1/2 https://t.co/uAMM3edwBE
— Abdul Basit (@basitresearcher) January 11, 2023
This is a developing story.