Two Russian diplomats killed in 'suicide bombing' near Russian embassy in Kabul; 25 feared dead

A suicide bomber reportedly detonated himself near the entrance gate of the Russian embassy in Afghanistan’s capital city on Monday.

There was a powerful explosion on the Darul Aman road, close to the Russian embassy in Kabul. Local journalists say, “The explosion took place as Afghans were waiting for visas.”

Two Russian diplomats were among many people killed on Monday in an explosion outside the country’s embassy in the Afghan capital, Kabul, Russia's Foreign Ministry has said.

The death toll has reached 25, with many more injured, according to the news network Al Jazeera.

As per a report in Mirror, it was a suicide bombing attack and the bomber is believed to have detonated his device after being shot by Taliban guards outside the embassy gates. Head of the local police district Mawlawi Sabir said: “The suicide attacker before reaching the target, was recognised and shot by Russian embassy (Taliban) guards."

Russia is one of the few countries to have maintained an embassy in Kabul after the Taliban took over the country more than a year ago. Although Moscow does not officially recognise the Taliban's government, they have been in talks with officials over an agreement to supply gasoline and other commodities.

This explosion took place just two days after at least 20 people were killed in a blast that rocked a mosque in northwestern Afghanistan during Friday prayers.