December 05, 2024 08:57 (IST)
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3 killed in Kabul suicide attack targetting foreign convoy
Kabul, May 17 (IBNS): At least three people were killed including a foreign soldier as a suicide bomber targetted foreign forces' convoy near Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan's Kabul on Sunday morning, media reports said.
According to Pajhwok Afghan News, 20 more people were also injured in the attack.
"The bomber targeted foreign troops' convoy at around 9:00 am in front of Meteorological Department’s eastern gate," Brig. Gen. Haqnawaz Haqyar, security chief of Hamid Karzai International Airport was quoted as saying by Pajhwok Afghan News.
A foreign soldier and two civilians were reported as dead and many women and children were wounded.
Pajhwok Afghan News journalist in the locality said the powerful blast also damaged the nearby buildings and stores.
No terror outfit has claimed responsibility so far.
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