On Monday, January 19, 2026, a powerful explosion ripped through a restaurant in Kabul's Shahr-e-Naw area, a fortified enclave in the heart of the city. 💥
Afghan interior ministry spokesperson Abdul Mateen Qani said casualty figures are still being confirmed. An Afghan security officer was killed, and two Chinese citizens dining at the spot remain in critical condition at a local hospital.
The cause of the blast is under investigation. More updates will follow as authorities share information. ⚠️🙏
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Blast in Afghan capital leaves two Chinese citizens critically injured
cgtn.com
