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Afghanistan: Several killed, others injured in hotel blast targeting Chinese nationals in Kabul

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Kabul | January 19, 2026 7:49:39 PM IST
Several people were reportedly killed and others injured in a blast at a hotel in Kabul's Shahr-e-Naw area in Afghanistan, specifically targeting Chinese nationals on Monday, Tolo News reported, citing security sources.

According to Tolo News, the exact number of casualties has not been disclosed, and the cause and nature of the explosion still remain unclear. Security officials have not yet issued a detailed official statement.

The incident was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Kabul Security Command, Khalid Zadran, in a post on X, saying, "An explosion occurred in a hotel in the Shahr-e-Naw Flower Street area of Kabul city's Fourth District, resulting in casualties."

He further added that the investigation into the cause of the explosion is currently underway.

"Investigation teams have begun their research into the nature of the explosion, and its details will be shared with the media later," he added.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

 
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