Blast hits embassy zone in Kabul, 13 killed

A powerful blast on Tuesday ripped through an area of the Kabul in Afghanistan where many foreign embassies and government departments are located.

Initial reports suggest that the suicide bomber detonated explosives inside Kabul Green Zone close to Australian embassy. Witnesses say police vehicles, ambulances were seen heading towards the scene of blast.

However, the cause of the blast has not been confirmed yet.

#UPDATE Health Ministry confirms 13 killed and 13 wounded in Kabul Green Zone bombing, reports TOLO News #Afghanistan

— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2017

Without giving further details, the Afghan interior ministry and police confirmed the explosion in the heavily fortified area.

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