Video: Blast kills seven at hotel restaurant in Afghan capital Kabul

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 20, 2026 at 09:31 AM
Video: Blast kills seven at hotel restaurant in Afghan capital Kabul

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On January 20, 2026, an explosion at a Chinese-run restaurant in Kabul, Afghanistan, resulted in seven fatalities. The blast killed one Chinese national and six Afghan citizens. The incident occurred in a heavily guarded area of the Afghan capital. ISIL has claimed responsibility for the attack. The explosion's impact and the reason for targeting the restaurant are currently under investigation.

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