Casualties in Explosion Near Kabul Airport

The spokesperson for the Taliban government's Ministry of Interior, Abdul Nafai Takor, announced that an explosion occurred in the vicinity of Kabul Military Airport, resulting in a number of casualties and injuries. The spokesperson did not provide precise figures regarding the number of victims, stating that investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the explosion, and the media will be informed of the details later. He added that no group has claimed responsibility for the explosion as of now. Media reports indicated that a suicide bomber targeted a Taliban checkpoint in front of Kabul Airport. Reports mentioned that the explosion took place about 80 meters from the airport road, and authorities have closed the roads leading to the area, with only ambulances and armored vehicles visible.