Iran Press/Asia: "The explosion was a suicide attack with civilian casualties," said the ministry of interior's deputy spokeswoman Marwa Amini. An eye witness near the scene in western Kabul confirmed the explosion.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which comes after nearly three months of relative calm in the capital
Blast rocks western Kabul, Afghanistan
"The explosion was a suicide attack with civilian casualties," the ministry of interior's deputy spokeswoman Marwa Amini said.
A witness near the scene in western Kabul confirmed the blast, saying it happened near the Marshal Fahim military academy.
"It was a big explosion that rocked our house. We also heard gunfire afterwards. Ambulances rushed to the area quickly," resident Samiullah, who goes by one name, told AFP.
The Kabul police chief confirmed the location, according to a local broadcaster.
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