Blast near the German embassy leaves more than 460 injured,Afghan interior ministry saysA massive explosion in a highly secure diplomatic area of Kabul has killed at least 90 people and wounded more than 461, Afghan officials have said.
The attack is the deadliest in the Afghan capital since an Isis suicide bomber killed nearly 100 people at a protest final summer, or one of the largest to hit Kabul since the 2001 intervention. Most of the casualties are expected to be civilians.
Massive explosion just shattered all the windows and glass in our bureau #KabulExplosion in Kabul 5 mins ago. Shook my house,but ppl across city say it sounded close. Could be ample.#BREAKING: Massive explosion on the gate of the German mission in #Kabul. Damage caused to properties of Indian Embassy in #Afghanistan. pic.twitter.com/qZynPGZSNbContinue reading...
Source: theguardian.com