KABUL – A strong explosion tore through Chinese Noodle restaurant on Flower Street in Shahr-e-Naw, Kabul, on Monday, leaving a trail of destruction, casualties, and shock in its wake, according to Kabul Police Headquarters.
The restaurant, co-owned by Abdulmajid, a Muslim from China’s Xinjiang region, his wife, and Afghan partner Abduljabbar Mahmoud, is known for serving Chinese Muslim cuisine to a loyal clientele. The blast reportedly struck near the kitchen, causing catastrophic damage.
Tragically, seven people lost their lives in the explosion, including one Chinese national, Mohammad Ayub, a fellow Muslim, along with six Afghan citizens. Numerous others were injured and rushed to nearby hospitals.
Authorities are scrambling to determine the exact cause and nature of the explosion, with investigations ongoing. The city remains on high alert as residents grapple with the shocking attack on a popular local establishment.
This is not one such incident as a series of escalating violence and insecurity reported across Afghanistan, with the country remaining highly unstable. According to UN-linked reports, nearly 9,800 security incidents were recorded last year, including bombings, armed assaults, and targeted attacks on civilians and security forces.
Terorr groups, particularly ISIS K, carried out multiple deadly attacks in provinces such as Kabul, Kandahar, Kunduz, and Herat. Anti-Taliban armed movements, including the Afghanistan Freedom Front and National Resistance Front, also engaged in operations targeting Taliban positions.
These clashes resulted in hundreds of casualties and injuries. Beyond direct attacks, the country continues to face threats from landmines and remnants of war, while cross-border militant activity has heightened regional tensions, especially along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
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