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80 killed, over 350 injured in Kabul bombing
At least 80 people were killed leaving over 350 injured when a powerful vehicle bomb hit a diplomatic area of the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Wednesday, reported BBC.bookmark
Published at : May 31, 2017
Updated at : May 31, 2017 14:32
Kathmandu
At least 80 people were killed leaving over 350 injured when a powerful vehicle bomb hit a diplomatic area of the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Wednesday, reported BBC.
As per the BBC report, the bomb struck close to the German embassy in Zanbaq Square, with civilians said to be the main casualties. The morning rush-hour blast was so strong it blew out windows and doors hundreds of metres away.
Meanwhile, no group has yet said it carried out the bombing, as per the report. However, the Taliban and IS have both been behind recent attacks.