Explosion at Chinese restaurant in Kabul kills 7, injures a dozen more

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 19, 2026 at 05:58 PM

Explosion at Chinese restaurant in Kabul kills 7, injures a dozen more

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An explosion at the Chinese Noodle restaurant in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Monday killed seven people and injured over a dozen others. The blast occurred in the Shahr-e-Naw area, a district known for its flower shops. According to a Kabul police spokesman, the victims included one Chinese Muslim and six Afghans. The explosion, which took place near the restaurant's kitchen, is currently under investigation by authorities. As of now, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Emergency services and police were present at the scene following the incident.

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