Ex-adviser to Afghan president attacked, 18 dead reported - UPDATED

Baku. 16 November. REPORT.AZ/ An explosion took place in a restaurant in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Report informs citing the Tolonews.

According to the latest data, 18 people lost their lives in the incident, 8 injured. The victims of explosion were eight policemen.

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Baku. 16 November. REPORT.AZ/ An explosion took place in a restaurant in Kabul, Afghanistan. 

Report informs citing the Tolonews.

Eyewitnesses said the incident happened outside a restaurant where a number of high-ranking officials had gathered for a meeting of "Islamic Society of Afghanistan" with the participation of ex-adviser to President Ashraf Ghani Ahmad Zia Massoud.

According to the latest data, ten people lost their lives in the incident, 8 injured. The victims of explosion were five policemen.

Ambulances have arrived in the area and security forces have cordoned it off.

The eyewitnesses said at least three cars were also destroyed.