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Loud explosion, gunfire rock downtown Kabul: officials
KABUL, April 20, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – A loud explosion and gunfire was heard in
central Kabul on Saturday, in a blast Afghan officials said occurred near the
communication ministry.
“Around 11:40 am (0710 GMT) an explosion heard near the communication
ministry, and sporadic fires have also been heard in the area,” said interior
ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi.
The communication ministry is located in downtown Kabul, about two
kilometres (1.25 miles) from the green zone.
BSS/AFP/FI/ 1355 hrs