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Afghanistan: Bomb explodes near Kabul Russia embassy Deadly bomb attack near Russian embassy in Kabul
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A large bomb has exploded near the Russian embassy in the west of the Afghan capital Kabul, officials say. A suicide bomber has attacked an area near the Russian embassy in the Afghan capital Kabul, officials say, killing at least one person.
So far there are no confirmed reports of casualties, although the interior ministry said they were feared. Officials say about 20 others have been wounded.
The explosion sent black smoke billowing into the sky, with emergency services rushing to the scene.The explosion sent black smoke billowing into the sky, with emergency services rushing to the scene.
No group has claimed responsibility for the blast, but the Taliban will be the main suspects as they have launched attacks on the city in the past.No group has claimed responsibility for the blast, but the Taliban will be the main suspects as they have launched attacks on the city in the past.
The latest incident follows recent attacks near the Indian, Pakistani and Italian missions in Afghanistan.
Last week at least seven Afghan security personnel were killed in a gun battle near the Pakistani consulate in Jalalabad.
Observers have speculated that the attacks, as well as a deadly four-day militant raid on an Indian air force base, could be linked to fledgling peace moves between India and Pakistan, but there is no confirmation.
There is also a possible link to attempts to revive peace talks with Taliban, correspondents say.