Suicide blast at Kabul mosque kills 27

November 21, 2016 15:05

At least 27 have been killed and 35 wounded after a strong blast hit a Shiite mosque in Kabul today as worshipers gathered there for a religious ceremony, officials said, with casualties feared.

"A blast was reported at around 1230 (local time) in police district 6 of Kabul, we are still gathering the details," interior ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said.

Officials said the attack took place at the Baqir Olum mosque in the western part of the city.

At least 15 wounded were taken to hospitals, the health ministry said.

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