At least 7 were killed in the explosion that targeted a hotel in Kabul
An explosionoccurred on Monday, targeting a hotel in the center of KabulAt least seven people were killed, according to an Italian non-governmental organization that runs a hospital in The Afghan capital.
This came in a statement issued by the organization "Emergency" (EMERGENCY) That "Twenty people were transferred to the Surgical Center in Kabul administered by Emergency after an explosion occurred in the afternoon in the Shahrno area near the hospital, including seven people who arrived dead at the hospital."
Four women and a child
Among the thirteen injured, "Four women and a child"The organization’s country director, Dejan Banik, said in a statement.
A flower shop owner, who requested anonymity for security reasons, reported that the explosion occurred at around 3:30 p.m. (11:00 GMT) at the other end of the street.
He indicated hearing "Loud bang"adding "We all feared for our lives. I saw at least five wounded"
Casualties
Kabul police spokesman Khaled Zadran said "An explosion occurred in a hotel on Gulfaroshi Street in Shahrno, in the fourth district of the capital, Kabul, resulting in casualties"Without specifying the cause of the explosion.
Afghan Interior Ministry spokesman, Abdul Matin Qani, confirmed to Agence France-Presse that there were dead and wounded as a result of the explosion.
An Agence France-Presse correspondent saw a police vehicle and a bus in front of a restaurant, as well as a car whose windows were shattered.
Heavy security deployment
Heavy security deployment was recorded in this crowded area of the capital, which includes many restaurants. And a hospital.
A news agency reported "Xinhua" The Chinese official quoted a worker in a restaurant that was severely damaged, with the killing of an Afghan security guard and the serious injury of two Chinese citizens.
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