In pics: aftermath of Kabul blast in Afghanistan

新华网| 2026-01-20 18:54:17|Editor: huaxia

Broken window glasses are pictured at the site of an explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, Jan. 20, 2026. At least 20 people, including women and children, were transported to EMERGENCY's Surgical Center in Kabul following an explosion in the downtown area on Monday afternoon, with seven declared dead on arrival, the humanitarian organization said. According to media reports, the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the incident.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular news briefing that one Chinese citizen was killed and five were injured in the explosion, adding that the Chinese side has made emergency representations to the Afghan side, urging it to make every effort to treat the injured. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

Staff members clean broken window glasses at the site of an explosiont in Kabul, Afghanistan, Jan. 20, 2026. At least 20 people, including women and children, were transported to EMERGENCY's Surgical Center in Kabul following an explosion in the downtown area on Monday afternoon, with seven declared dead on arrival, the humanitarian organization said. According to media reports, the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the incident.

People walk past the explosion site in Kabul, Afghanistan, Jan. 20, 2026. At least 20 people, including women and children, were transported to EMERGENCY's Surgical Center in Kabul following an explosion in the downtown area on Monday afternoon, with seven declared dead on arrival, the humanitarian organization said. According to media reports, the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the incident.