Powerful Blast Hits Kabul Near The Fortified 'Green Zone'. Afghan Defence Minister Was The Target

 

NBC: Powerful blast hits Kabul near heavily fortified 'Green Zone' 

Kabul's Green Zone houses government buildings, as well as foreign embassies 

A powerful blast followed by gunfire struck Afghanistan's capital on Tuesday evening near the "Green Zone," where government buildings, residences and foreign embassies are housed. 

A senior security official told Reuters that the blast appeared to have been caused by a car bomb. 

The official said the resident of a member of parliament appeared to be the target of the attack.

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WNU Editor: It looks like the defense minister was the target.

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Car Explodes Near House of Afghan Defence Minister in Kabul, Report Says -- Sputnik