Loud Explosion Followed by Gunfire Rock Downtown Kabul, Say Officials
The communication ministry is located in downtown Kabul, about two kilometres (1.25 miles) from the green zone.
Afghan security forces at the area near Kabul blast. (Image: Twitter)
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Kabul: A loud explosion and gunfire was heard in central Kabul on Saturday, in a blast Afghan officials said occurred near the communication ministry.
"Around 11:40 am (0710 GMT) an explosion heard near the communication ministry, and sporadic fires have also been heard in the area," said interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi.
The communication ministry is located in downtown Kabul, about two kilometres (1.25 miles) from the green zone.
"Around 11:40 am (0710 GMT) an explosion heard near the communication ministry, and sporadic fires have also been heard in the area," said interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi.
The communication ministry is located in downtown Kabul, about two kilometres (1.25 miles) from the green zone.