Blast leaves casualties in Afghan capital Kabul

A member of Taliban security force stands guard on a blocked road after a suicide blast near Afghanistan's foreign ministry at the Zanbaq Square in Kabul on Jan 11, 2023. (WAKIL KOHSAR / AFP)

KABUL – A bomb blast that rocked Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Wednesday inflicted casualties, Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said.

"A blast took place on the road leading to the foreign ministry at around 04:00 pm local time but unfortunately caused casualties," Zadran told Xinhua.

The official said details would be shared with media later.

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The road leading to the foreign ministry crosses several shopping malls and government entities including Prime Minister's House and Government Media Information Center.

No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the blast.