Explosives in a truck were detonated near a police center in
Afghan capital Kabul Saturday morning, killing at least two
civilians, a defense ministry spokesman said.
The blast, which occurred at around 8 AM (GMT0330), was a
suicide car bomb, Mohammad Zahir Azimi, spokesman of the defense
ministry, told Xinhua.
He confirmed two civilians were killed, saying more information
will be released later.
The truck laden with dry fruit was parked near the Kabul police
chief center.
Interior ministry officials said unknown persons have planted
explosives in the vehicle and security personnel are working to
defuse the remaining bomb in the vehicle.
No one or group has claimed responsibility yet.
The Afghan capital has seen several suicide blasts targeting
foreign troops and Afghan national army and police over the past
two months.?
(Xinhua News Agency December 15, 2007)
