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Just days after an ISIS-K suicide bomber killed at least 169 people at Kabul airport, TOLO News, Afghanistan's largest TV news network, is reporting that "a powerful explosion was heard moments ago in Kabul."
Kabul explosion pic.twitter.com/lqaDuOmYa8
— Muslim Shirzad (@MuslimShirzad) August 29, 2021
The explosion was caused by a rocket striking a house near the airport, BBC journalist Secunder Kermani reported, citing a source in the Afghan Health Ministry.
Updates:
A house near to Kabul airport hit by a rocket. pic.twitter.com/t3Ue3AXD0s
— Shafi Karimi (@karimi_shafi) August 29, 2021
Casualties are still unknown, though unconfirmed reports suggest that two people, including a child died in the blast, and at least three were injured.
#BREAKING: Black smoke rising from the air after explosion #kabul pic.twitter.com/J3eNSk4ae2
— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) August 29, 2021
While it is not confirmed, numerous sources are claiming this was a US airstrike targeting a suicide bomber…
US defense official: “Multiple suicide bombers inside the vehicle,” struck by US drone today in Kabul. “Significant explosives in vehicle led to secondary explosions.” Bombers belonged to ISIS-K and were en route to Kabul Airport.
— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) August 29, 2021
However, other sources including the AP note that the rocket struck an Afghan neighborhood, killing a child.
Initial reports: A child was killed and a number of civilians were injured in the ???????? USAF Air Strike in Kabul ???????? https://t.co/7vc7aOEkh3
— INTELSky (@Intel_Sky) August 29, 2021
#BREAKING: The United States has carried out a strike in Kabul, two U.S. officials tell Reuters citing initial information. pic.twitter.com/wOFngQWiq7
— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) August 29, 2021