Officials say a suicide vehicle bombing targeting a foreigners’ convoy in the Afghan capital, Kabul, has killed three civilians.
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The bomb today was placed in a Toyota sedan, a security official at the scene said. In recent months, the city has been targeted by the Taliban and has been at the center of a number of attacks in recent weeks.
The explosion took place in Macroyan area, which is also not far from Kabul airport and the presidential palace.
The target appeared to be a vehicle carrying a foreign citizen, a security source and witness said. There was not any immediate confirmation of foreign casualties. The Taliban are stepping up their summer offensive, launched in late April, amid a bitter leadership dispute following the announcement of the death of longtime leader Mullah Omar.
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Wahidullah Mayar, a Health Ministry spokesman, said at least three Afghan civilians were killed in the attack and 18 others were wounded. The NATO-led coalition is aware of the attack but is still gathering information, spokesman Col. Brian Tribus said. It has made some military gains, especially in northern Afghanistan.
