Authorities say an attack in an upscale neighborhood of Afghanistan’s capital that targeted the country’s acting defense minister has left at least eight people dead and 20 wounded.
A U.S. official told ABC News that American warplanes have been launching airstrikes every day for roughly the last two weeks as three major cities come under assault by militants.KABUL, Afghanistan -- A bombing attack that targeted Afghanistan’s acting defense minister killed at least eight people and wounded 20, authorities said Wednesday. The deputy minister was not hurt in the attack claimed by Taliban insurgents.
Mujahid said the attack was revenge for recent attacks by Afghan national forces in various provinces that he said caused civilian casualties and displacement. Mohammadi's Jamiat-e-Islami party was told the minister was not in the guesthouse at the time and his family had been safely evacuated.Stanekzai said the attack took place in the posh Sherpur neighborhood, located in a section of the capital known as the Green Zone, where security is tight. It is home to several senior government officials.
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