Huge Explosion Reported in Afghan Capital of Kabul

  19 May 2015    Read: 919
Huge Explosion Reported in Afghan Capital of Kabul
A huge explosion has reportedly hit a diplomatic area of the Afghan capital.
A loud explosion, gunshots were heard in the diplomatic area of Kabul on Tuesday. The diplomatic area is located just beside of the presidential palace and the building of the Justice Ministry.

According to the various reports, the explosion occurred in the parking garage near the Ministry of Justice. The blast was strong enough to rattle windows of the neighboring buildings.

The police are heading to the scene. So far, there have been no official reports on casualties, however eyewitnesses claimed at least five were killed and 10 wounded.

It is the fifth terrorist attack on Kabul in two weeks, coinciding with a new offensive by Taliban insurgents across the country.

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