An explosion shook the Afghan capital of Kabul in the area surrounding the Russian embassy, killing and injuring between 15-20 people, Russian news agency Sputnik reported on Monday.

Earlier in the day, Reuters reported that the blast was a suicide bombing, and the incident was confirmed by the Russian embassy.

“From 15 to 20 people were killed or injured due to the explosion,” the source said.

The blast took place when a Russian diplomat came out of the building to name visa applicants, the source added. “A Russian diplomat was also injured in the explosion in front of the Russian embassy.”

It was later reported that two embassy staffers have been killed in the attack, with the Russian Foreign Ministry confirming the casualties.

Source: Agencies (edited by Al-Manar English Website)