Kabul, Jan 21 (V7N) — The militant group Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for the explosion at a Chinese restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul, according to a report by Qatar-based media outlet Al Jazeera on Wednesday (January 21).

In a statement, IS said the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber who entered the restaurant wearing an explosive vest and later detonated it. The group claimed that Chinese citizens were the primary target of the attack.

The militant organization alleged that the attack was motivated by what it described as ongoing aggression against Uyghur Muslims in China.

The explosion occurred on Monday night (January 19) at a restaurant located in Shahr-e-Nao, one of Kabul’s most secure and upscale areas. According to initial reports, seven people were killed, including one Chinese national, while at least 13 others were injured, among them children.

Afghan authorities have not yet released further details regarding the investigation or security measures following the incident. The attack has once again raised concerns over the safety of foreign nationals and public spaces in the Afghan capital.

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