Explosion reported near military hospital in Kabul

DN Bureau

A gun battle is underway inside the hospital as unknown numbers of militants have managed to infiltrate inside the hospital.

One official said a “security incident” had been reported at the hospital.
One official said a “security incident” had been reported at the hospital.


Kabul: An explosion has reportedly occurred near a military hospital in Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan area on outskirts of Kabul, with reports of gun firing.


However, there is no information regarding the type of the explosion.

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Khaama Press quoted sources, as saying that the explosion initially took place near the entrance gate of the hospital.

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According to the sources, a gun battle is underway inside the hospital as unknown numbers of militants have managed to infiltrate inside the hospital.

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No casualties have been reported so far.


No terror group including Taliban has claimed responsibility for the incident. (ANI)
 










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