The motorcade of Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh was apparently targeted in an assassination attempt. A roadside bomb went off as the vehicles passed by, killing at least 10 people but leaving the top official unharmed.
The deadly incident happened on Wednesday morning in the Taimani area in northwestern Kabul. The powerful explosion left the street covered with rubble and seriously damaged one of the cars.
Video: Aftermath of today’s explosion in Taimani area of #Kabul city that targeted the convoy of First Vice President Amrullah Saleh, according to sources. #Afghanistanpic.twitter.com/fbNOSpIMYt
At least 10 people were killed by the explosion and 10 others were injured, including some of Saleh’s bodyguards.
VP Saleh Survives #Kabul Blast, At Least 10 Killedhttps://t.co/FogIgYm74rpic.twitter.com/a6xL3HjxNh
Saleh himself was unharmed in the attack, his son Ebad tweeted. The Afghan government confirmed that the vice president was fine, saying the attackers “failed to get to their evil aim.”
I was alongside H.E FVP when our vehicle was targeted. I assure you he’s fine and everybody is fine, no martyrs from ours just yet.
No party would immediately claim responsibility for the bombing.
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