Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Kabul Hotel Blast Targets Chinese Nationals
There was a big explosion at a hotel in a safe part of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.
The explosion happened on January 19, 2024, and it was aimed at Chinese people staying there.
At least seven people were killed, and many others were hurt.
The area is usually very safe and has big buildings and shops.
The Taliban government and other officials are trying to find out what happened and who did it.
No one has said they did it yet.
The hotel is in a place called Shahr-e-Naw Flower Street.
A blast occurred at a hotel in the Shahr-e-Naw Flower Street area of Kabul, targeting Chinese nationals.
At least seven people were killed and 13 injured, with several others reported casualties.
The explosion happened in a commercial and secure area known for office buildings and embassies.
Investigations are ongoing, and no group has claimed responsibility for the blast.
The Taliban government and security officials confirmed the incident and are investigating the cause.
- Who
- Residents, possibly Chinese nationals, and security personnel in the Shahr-e-Naw area
- What
- A blast at a hotel targeting Chinese nationals, causing multiple casualties
- When
- January 19, 2024
- Where
- Hotel in Shahr-e-Naw Flower Street, Kabul, Afghanistan
- Why
- Unknown, investigation ongoing
Taliban Government
Security Sources
Casualty Numbers
Taliban Government
No specific numbers provided, only confirmed deaths and injuries
Security Sources
Reported several casualties, exact numbers not disclosed
- Location
- Hotel in Shahr-e-Naw Flower Street, Kabul, Afghanistan
- Date
- January 19, 2024
- Reporting Authorities
- Kabul Security Command, Taliban Interior Ministry, Italian NGO Emergency
- Target
- Chinese nationals
- Casualties
- At least 7 killed, 13 injured (Emergency NGO), several others reported
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing, details to be shared later
- Area Type
- Commercial and secure area with office buildings, shopping complexes, and embassies
- Responsibility Claim
- No group has claimed responsibility
Sources
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Several killed in hotel blast in Kabul, officials say
Blast at hotel in central Kabul kills and injures several, officials say - Telegraph India
Afghanistan: Several killed, others injured in hotel blast targeting Chinese nationals in Kabul
Blast at hotel in downtown Kabul leaves several dead, many injured, officials say - Telegraph India
At least seven killed in Kabul hotel blast
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Blast kills seven at Chinese-run restaurant in Afghan capital
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Chinese-run restaurant in Afghanistan
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Kabul Attack
Kabul suicide bombing: Blast kills seven at Chinese-run restaurant
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