"Islamic State" claims to be responsible for the explosion near the Russian Embassy in Afghanistan

On September 5, local time, the extreme organization "Islamic State" Horoshan's branch released news on the "Islamic State" website, claiming to be responsible for the attack on the Russian embassy in Afghanistan.On the same day, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that two staff members of the Russian embassy died in the explosion of Kabul, Afghanistan.

Earlier, Russia's New News Agency quoted Reuters that the extreme organization "Islamic State" militants claimed to be responsible for the explosion of the Russian Embassy in the Russian Russian Afghanistan on the 5th.

UN Secretary -General Speaking: Strong condemnation

On September 5, local time, UN Secretary -General Gutres issued a statement strongly condemned the explosion near the Russian embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan.Gutres expressed condolences to the family members of the deceased and wished the wounded to recover soon.

The statement reiterates that the international humanitarian law is strictly forbidden to attack civilians and civilian facilities, including diplomatic envoys.

Source: CCTV News Client

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