Publish Date: 8 November 2023 - 09:53

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – The ISIL terrorist group claimed responsibility for the explosion in the Dasht-e Barchi area west of Kabul.

Taliban authorities have confirmed an explosion in Dasht-e-Barchi, Kabul, Afghanistan, late on Tuesday.

The blast left at least seven people dead and 20 others wounded. Taliban forces have confirmed that a blast occurred in a passenger bus. The exact cause of the blast remains unclear; however, it was likely caused by a bomb.

According to the local Afghan media Ariana News, the spokesman of the Taliban police command in Kabul announced, "t least 7 people were killed and 20 others were injured in the explosion tonight in Dasht-e-Barchi."

He added that, "The explosion occurred in a city passenger car and the security forces have arrived at the scene of the incident for further investigations."

MNA/