7 killed in explosions hitting public mini-buses in Afghan capital

7 killed in explosions hitting public mini-buses in Afghan capital
# 12 June 2021 19:29 (UTC +04:00)

Seven civilians were killed and six others wounded after two explosions struck public mini-buses along a busy road in western part of Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, on Saturday, the capital police confirmed, APA reports citing Xinhua.

The explosions occurred in Sari Pul and Mahtab Qala localities in Dashti Barchi, in Police District 13 and Police District 6 at midday, causing panic among the residents in the neighborhood, which has witnessed serial explosions in recent weeks, Basir Mujahid from Kabul police told reporters via a text message.

One woman was among the killed and one woman was among the wounded.

One of the targeted buses caught fire and was destroyed while several other vehicles driving along the road were also damaged by the force of the blasts.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.

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