Death toll in Tuesday's suicide bombing in Kabul doubles to 64

April 20, 2016 14:46

Just in: Kabul attack death toll more than doubles to 64, say officials in Afghanistan.

An explosion rocked the Afghan capital of Kabul on Tuesday morning -- the apparent work of Taliban militants targeting a security team that protects government VIPs, a police official said.

Kabul's police chief said at least 28 people died with over 300 wounded, according to authorities.

Despite the target, most of the victims were civilians -- including women and children, Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqi said.

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