Several killed in blast in Afghan capital Kabul, Taliban interior ministry says

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:17 AM

KABUL, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Several people were killed in a blast in Afghan capital Kabul’s Shahr-e-Naw area, the Taliban interior ministry said on Monday.

“According to preliminary reports, a number of people were killed and injured,” Interior Ministry spokesperson Abdul Mateen Qani told Reuters, adding that details would be released later.

The Shahr-e-Naw area is home to foreigners and is considered one of the most secure areas in Kabul.

(Reporting by Mohammed Yunus Yawar, writing by Sakshi Dayal; Editing by YP Rajesh)


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