Explosion heard in Kabul; no reports of damages yet, says Zabeehullah Mujahid

Published October 9, 2025
Afghanistan’s Acting Deputy Information Minister Zabihullah Mujahid speaks during a press conference in Kabul. — AFP/File
Afghanistan’s Acting Deputy Information Minister Zabihullah Mujahid speaks during a press conference in Kabul. — AFP/File

Afghan authorities reported an explosion in the Afghan capital of Kabul late on Thursday night.

Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabeehullah Mujahid said in a post on X: “The sound of an explosion was heard in the city of Kabul. However, no one should worry, it is all well and good, the investigation of the incident is underway, no report of any damage has been given so far.”

Sources reported a Land Cruiser vehicle was apparently hit in the area of Abdul Haq Square in Kabul.

Afghan media outlet Tolo News reported that, according to locals, the Abdul Haq intersection was closed, resulting in widespread traffic congestion in the area.

AFP journalists reported that two explosions were heard in the capital. The two blasts occurred around 9:50pm local time (10:20 PKT). In the streets of the Afghan capital, numerous security forces were alerted and were searching cars, an AFP journalist saw. Mobile telephone service was down in several neighborhoods.

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