An explosion occurred at a Chinese restaurant in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, on the 19th, resulting in 7 deaths and 13 injuries. Among the victims, one Chinese citizen died and another was seriously injured.
After the explosion, Kabul police immediately sealed off the scene for cleaning and evidence collection. The partial lockdown was not lifted until the evening.
Kabul police spokesperson Zadran stated that the explosion took place at a "Chinese noodle restaurant" which primarily served Chinese Muslims.
In a statement, he said: "A Chinese Muslim named Ayub and six Afghans died in the explosion, with many others injured. The explosion happened near the kitchen."
The Kabul Emergency Center, located just across the street from the explosion site, reported that it received 13 injured people, while another 7 were already without signs of life upon arrival.
"Islamic State" Claims Responsibility for the Incident
According to SITE Intelligence Group on the 20th, the Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the attack.
SITE quoted the group's statement: "In light of the Chinese government's escalating crimes against the oppressed Uyghurs, Afghanistan's 'Islamic State' has placed Chinese citizens on its list of attack targets."