One Killed, Three Injured In Western Kabul Explosion

Khalid Zadran, the spokesperson for the Taliban police command in Kabul, confirmed an explosion in the western part of the city, resulting in one death and three injuries.

Zadran reported that the incident was triggered by an IED explosion in a passenger vehicle. He told the media that the explosion occurred in the Kote Sangi area, within police district 3 of Kabul, and that the magnetic bomb had been planted in a passenger vehicle.

Residents of Western Kabul had earlier reported a significant explosion in the area. Eyewitnesses shared videos on social media showing that Taliban members assaulted individuals who were filming the incident.

As of now, no group has claimed responsibility for the incident. Additional sources reported that at least three people might have been killed in the explosion. The Taliban police spokesperson stated that the vehicle's driver died, and three civilians were injured. He noted that Taliban members were present at the site and an investigation into the explosion is ongoing.

Previously, residents of West Kabul told Afghanistan International that an explosion occurred around 7 PM local time near the Gulayee Dawakhana area.