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Huge explosion in central Kabul near embassy area – reports Several killed and wounded in Kabul blast - Afghan president
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A large explosion has reportedly taken place in what is known as the embassy area of the Afghan capital of Kabul. Photos have emerged showing plumes of smoke rising over the city center. A large explosion has taken place in what is known as the embassy area of the Afghan capital of Kabul. Photos have emerged showing plumes of smoke rising over the city center.
The US embassy and NATO headquarters said they were not affected by the blast.
Gunshots were heard in the area where the explosion happened, local witnesses reported.
Kabul police said the attack targeted the office of Afghanistan’s spy agency, the National Directorate of Security (NDS).
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