Kabul: Two employees of the embassy in Russia Kabul The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday that a suicide bomber detonated an explosive near the embassy entrance, wounding 11 others.
Police said two people were killed in the incident but did not reveal their identities, while the attacker was shot by armed guards as he approached the gate.
“Before the suicide bomber reached the target, was identified by the Russian embassy and shot (Taliban) Guard… There is no information about casualties yet.” mawlavi sabiriThe chief of the police district where the attack took place told Reuters.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that an unidentified terrorist detonated an explosive device near the entrance of the consular section of the embassy at around 10:50 a.m. Kabul time.
“As a result of the attack, two employees of the diplomatic mission were killed, and Afghan civilians also suffered,” the ministry said.
Russia It is one of the few countries to maintain an embassy in Kabul after the Taliban took over the country more than a year ago. Although Moscow The government does not officially recognize the Taliban, they are negotiating a deal with the authorities to supply petrol and other items.
watch Kabul: A suicide bombing kills at least 20, including two Russian embassy employees
Police said two people were killed in the incident but did not reveal their identities, while the attacker was shot by armed guards as he approached the gate.
“Before the suicide bomber reached the target, was identified by the Russian embassy and shot (Taliban) Guard… There is no information about casualties yet.” mawlavi sabiriThe chief of the police district where the attack took place told Reuters.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that an unidentified terrorist detonated an explosive device near the entrance of the consular section of the embassy at around 10:50 a.m. Kabul time.
“As a result of the attack, two employees of the diplomatic mission were killed, and Afghan civilians also suffered,” the ministry said.
Russia It is one of the few countries to maintain an embassy in Kabul after the Taliban took over the country more than a year ago. Although Moscow The government does not officially recognize the Taliban, they are negotiating a deal with the authorities to supply petrol and other items.
watch Kabul: A suicide bombing kills at least 20, including two Russian embassy employees