Two powerful explosions rocked downtown Kabul late Thursday night.
The blasts occurred around 9:50 p.m. local time, causing panic among residents, though authorities later said the situation was under control.
Witnesses reported hearing two consecutive blasts in central Kabul, with tremors strong enough to rattle nearby homes. Some residents and foreigners reportedly sought shelter in secure areas as sirens echoed through parts of the city.
A reporter from China’s Xinhua News Agency confirmed that shockwaves from the explosions were felt inside their residence. Social media was soon flooded with posts from Kabul residents describing the sudden and loud booms.
Taliban spokesman confirms incident
The official spokesman of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, confirmed that an explosion had indeed occurred but urged the public to remain calm.
د کابل په ښار کې د یوې چاودنې غږ اوریدل شوی.
— Zabihullah (..ذبـــــیح الله م ) (@Zabehulah_M33) October 9, 2025
خو څوک دې تشویش نه کوي، خیر او خیرت ده، د حادثې پلټنه روانه ده، تر اوسه د کوم زیان په اړه راپور نه دی ورکړل شوی.
صدای یک انفجار در کابل شنیده شد.
تحقیقات جریان دارد، تا کنون گزارش کدام زیانی داده نشده است خیر و خیرت می باشد.
“The sound of an explosion was heard in Kabul. However, no one should worry, it is all well and good. The investigation of the incident is underway, and no report of any damage has been given so far,” Mujahid wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
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