Blast rocks Afghan capital of Kabul near US Embassy
09:59, 3 May 2017
KABUL. KAZINFORM - A large explosion has been heard in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, witnesses reported.
A large explosion has hit Kabul, Reuters reported, citing several witnesses. The blast rocked the area near the US embassy in Afghanistan, a security official reported.
The explosion reportedly hit a convoy of foreign troops leaving at least two people killed, Sputnik reports.
The explosion was staged by a suicide attacker when the troops were driving through the Macroyan area, the TOLOnews broadcaster reported.
The blast is also said to have damaged two civilian cars.
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