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Huge blast near German consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan | Huge blast near German consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan |
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A huge explosion has occurred near the German consulate in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif, officials say. Mass casualties are feared as a result of the incident, for which the Taliban took responsibility. | A huge explosion has occurred near the German consulate in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif, officials say. Mass casualties are feared as a result of the incident, for which the Taliban took responsibility. |
NATO troops have been deployed to the scene, a German military spokesman told Reuters, confirming that shots had been heard outside the consulate. Alliance troops are now investigating the blast, he added. | |
At least one person died in the incident, according to some reports. At least 28 people have been injured, according to local freelance journalist Bilal Sarwary, citing a medical source. | At least one person died in the incident, according to some reports. At least 28 people have been injured, according to local freelance journalist Bilal Sarwary, citing a medical source. |
A truck laden with explosives was detonated outside the consulate, which is also close to a hotel and a guest house, stated reports which cited local authorities. | A truck laden with explosives was detonated outside the consulate, which is also close to a hotel and a guest house, stated reports which cited local authorities. |
Residents said they heard a “huge” blast, which shattered the windows of nearby buildings. | Residents said they heard a “huge” blast, which shattered the windows of nearby buildings. |
The Taliban has taken responsibility for the bombing. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that the attack was a revenge for the last week's airstrike in Kunduz that killed about 30 civilians, Dutch BNO news reports. | The Taliban has taken responsibility for the bombing. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that the attack was a revenge for the last week's airstrike in Kunduz that killed about 30 civilians, Dutch BNO news reports. |
The gunfire is reportedly continuing. Some of the assailants managed to gain access to the consulate, according to some witness reports on Twitter. | The gunfire is reportedly continuing. Some of the assailants managed to gain access to the consulate, according to some witness reports on Twitter. |