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| Kabul bomb: Afghan leader condemns 'cowardly' attack | Kabul bomb: Afghan leader condemns 'cowardly' attack |
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| President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan has condemned a massive bomb attack in the capital Kabul, which killed at least 90 people, as "cowardly". | President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan has condemned a massive bomb attack in the capital Kabul, which killed at least 90 people, as "cowardly". |
| A suicide attacker detonated a bomb hidden inside a tanker truck close to the heavily protected diplomatic area during the morning rush hour. | A suicide attacker detonated a bomb hidden inside a tanker truck close to the heavily protected diplomatic area during the morning rush hour. |
| Some 400 people were injured by the blast, which left a deep crater. | Some 400 people were injured by the blast, which left a deep crater. |
| No group has said it carried out the attack but Taliban militants denied being involved. | No group has said it carried out the attack but Taliban militants denied being involved. |
| Recent bomb attacks in Kabul have been claimed either by the Taliban or so-called Islamic State (IS). | Recent bomb attacks in Kabul have been claimed either by the Taliban or so-called Islamic State (IS). |
| Most of the casualties were Afghans but foreign nationals were also injured, including 11 US citizens. The bomb exploded close to the German embassy, where a number of staff were injured. | |
| Authorities in Germany postponed a deportation flight due to return failed Afghan asylum seekers, with a government source telling AFP news agency that diplomatic and consular staff had "more important things to do than to deal with organisational matters" so soon after the attack. | Authorities in Germany postponed a deportation flight due to return failed Afghan asylum seekers, with a government source telling AFP news agency that diplomatic and consular staff had "more important things to do than to deal with organisational matters" so soon after the attack. |
| When and where did the attack take place? | When and where did the attack take place? |
| The bomb went off at about 08:20 local time (03:50 GMT) near Zanbaq Square, outside the Green Zone, Capt William Salvin, spokesman for Nato's Resolute Support Mission, told the BBC. | The bomb went off at about 08:20 local time (03:50 GMT) near Zanbaq Square, outside the Green Zone, Capt William Salvin, spokesman for Nato's Resolute Support Mission, told the BBC. |
| Reports vary as to the kind of vehicle used to deliver the bomb - either a water or sewage tanker. | Reports vary as to the kind of vehicle used to deliver the bomb - either a water or sewage tanker. |
| One Western diplomatic source told AFP news agency the blast had been caused by more than 1,500kg (3,307lb) of explosives. | One Western diplomatic source told AFP news agency the blast had been caused by more than 1,500kg (3,307lb) of explosives. |
| The area is home to key buildings including embassies and the presidential palace. | The area is home to key buildings including embassies and the presidential palace. |
| More than 50 other vehicles were destroyed. | More than 50 other vehicles were destroyed. |
| Who were the casualties? | Who were the casualties? |
| Many of the casualties appear to have been Afghan civilians on their way to work or school and office workers in nearby buildings. | Many of the casualties appear to have been Afghan civilians on their way to work or school and office workers in nearby buildings. |
| "I have never seen such a terrible explosion in my life," local shop owner Sayed Rahman told Reuters news agency after his store was badly damaged. | "I have never seen such a terrible explosion in my life," local shop owner Sayed Rahman told Reuters news agency after his store was badly damaged. |
| Another resident, Abdul Wahid, told the BBC the blast had been "like a heavy earthquake". | Another resident, Abdul Wahid, told the BBC the blast had been "like a heavy earthquake". |
| Several international and local sources have been reporting on casualties: | Several international and local sources have been reporting on casualties: |
| Mohammed Nazir | Mohammed Nazir |
| The BBC has been reacting to the death of its Kabul driver: | The BBC has been reacting to the death of its Kabul driver: |
| Read Waheed's tribute in full. | Read Waheed's tribute in full. |
| Has Germany stopped deportations indefinitely? | Has Germany stopped deportations indefinitely? |
| It appears not. AFP's source at the interior ministry said there would be no flights for a few days - but they would resume. | It appears not. AFP's source at the interior ministry said there would be no flights for a few days - but they would resume. |
| Germany argues Afghanistan is a safe country for failed asylum seekers to return to - unlike Syria, for example. | Germany argues Afghanistan is a safe country for failed asylum seekers to return to - unlike Syria, for example. |
| Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned Wednesday's bombing, saying "terrorism has no borders". | Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned Wednesday's bombing, saying "terrorism has no borders". |
| "It targets us all - whether it's in Manchester, or Berlin, Paris, Istanbul, St Petersburg or, today, in Kabul," she said. | "It targets us all - whether it's in Manchester, or Berlin, Paris, Istanbul, St Petersburg or, today, in Kabul," she said. |
| What has the other reaction been? | What has the other reaction been? |
| Indian PM Narendra Modi tweeted his condemnation, saying: "Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured." | Indian PM Narendra Modi tweeted his condemnation, saying: "Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured." |
| A Pakistani Foreign Office statement denounced the attack, saying: "Pakistan, being a victim of terrorism, understands the pain and agony that such incidents inflict upon people and society." | A Pakistani Foreign Office statement denounced the attack, saying: "Pakistan, being a victim of terrorism, understands the pain and agony that such incidents inflict upon people and society." |
| Who could have been behind the attack? | Who could have been behind the attack? |
| IS said it was behind a suicide bomb attack this month on a Nato convoy that was passing the US embassy in Kabul. At least eight civilians were killed. | IS said it was behind a suicide bomb attack this month on a Nato convoy that was passing the US embassy in Kabul. At least eight civilians were killed. |
| It has made no comment so far on the latest attack. | It has made no comment so far on the latest attack. |
| When announcing the start of their major spring offensive last month, the Taliban said their main focus would be foreign forces, targeting them with a mix of conventional, guerrilla, insider and suicide attacks. | When announcing the start of their major spring offensive last month, the Taliban said their main focus would be foreign forces, targeting them with a mix of conventional, guerrilla, insider and suicide attacks. |
| The US has about 8,400 troops in Afghanistan, with another 5,000 from Nato allies. | The US has about 8,400 troops in Afghanistan, with another 5,000 from Nato allies. |
| The Pentagon has reportedly pressed President Donald Trump to send thousands more troops back to the country to try to counter gains by the Taliban. More than a third of the country is now said to be outside Afghan government control. | The Pentagon has reportedly pressed President Donald Trump to send thousands more troops back to the country to try to counter gains by the Taliban. More than a third of the country is now said to be outside Afghan government control. |
| A Taliban attack on an Afghan army training compound in the northern city of Mazar-e Sharif last month killed at least 135 soldiers, and led to the resignation of the defence minister and army chief of staff. | A Taliban attack on an Afghan army training compound in the northern city of Mazar-e Sharif last month killed at least 135 soldiers, and led to the resignation of the defence minister and army chief of staff. |
| Major recent Kabul attacks | Major recent Kabul attacks |
| Are you in Kabul? What are conditions like at the moment? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your stories. | Are you in Kabul? What are conditions like at the moment? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your stories. |
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