Explosion at school in Kabul

An explosion occurred at a school in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighborhood of Kabul, reportedly injuring several students. The blast, which took place around 4:30 PM local time, has not been confirmed for its cause or casualty figures, and government officials have not commented. Eyewitnesses noted that many injured students were taken to Alami Hospital, and there are unverified claims that a hand grenade was involved. This area is predominantly inhabited by the Hazara minority, which has been a target of previous attacks by ISIS-K.

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