An ambulance is seen at the site of an explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, Jan. 19, 2026. An explosion occurred in downtown Kabul on Monday afternoon, causing multiple civilian casualties. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)
KABUL, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- An explosion occurred in downtown Kabul on Monday afternoon, causing multiple civilian casualties.
A witness told Xinhua that the incident was suspected to be a bomb attack. A restaurant near the blast site was severely impacted, killing one and injuring two others. The injured have been rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. ■
