A powerful explosion occurred in the central part of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, resulting in numerous casualties. The incident took place in the Shahr-e Naw district, an area densely populated with shopping centers, retail stores, and hotels.
According to Operative Information Center-OMM, citing foreign media, footage shared on social media platforms depicts scenes of widespread panic at the site. Witnesses reported seeing people fleeing the area as emergency responders arrived to assist the wounded lying on the ground.
Abdul Matin Qani, the spokesperson for the Afghan Ministry of Interior, confirmed the incident, stating that there are both fatalities and injuries following the blast. While the exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation, security forces have cordoned off the perimeter to conduct a forensic analysis. Detailed information regarding the scale of the damage and the final casualty count is expected to be released shortly.
Kabul has faced a series of security challenges in recent years, with commercial and administrative districts often targeted in urban attacks. The Shahr-e Naw district is considered one of the city's primary economic zones, housing various international organizations and diplomatic guest houses. Security in the capital remains a critical concern for the local administration as they work to stabilize the region and prevent further escalations of violence.
