KABUL: A rocket hit near the Hamid Karzai International Airport in the Afghan capital, killing two people, including a child, and injuring three others.
According to Afghan media reports, a rocket was fired at a house in the Khawaja Baghra area of Kabul, the sound of which was heard in the distance and dark clouds of smoke were seen in the sky.
According to Arab media reports, one child was killed and three others were injured in the rocket attack.
Earlier, Afghan media broke the news that a loud explosion was heard near Kabul Airport, for which rescue teams were dispatched to the scene.
The foreign journalist shared a video on a social networking site showing black smoke.
It may be recalled that a day earlier, US President Joe Biden while talking to the media had predicted that more explosions are likely to take place in Kabul. US commandos have received information in this regard.
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He had earlier said that the blast at the eastern gate of Kabul airport had also targeted the hideout of the extremist group ISIS.
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