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Explosion, gunfire reported at hospital in Afghan capital Kabul

Published: 08 Mar 2017 - 07:59 am | Last Updated: 05 Nov 2021 - 01:31 am
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KABUL: An explosion and gunfire were reported near a military hospital in the Afghan capital, Kabul, close to the U.S. embassy, officials said on Wednesday.

One official said a "security incident" had been reported at the hospital.

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