Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- An explosion occurred in Kabul near the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan. Shots were also heard in the square.

Ahmadullah Muttaki, deputy head of the Prime Minister’s Office in the Taliban government, said on social media that the suicide bomber tried to enter the building, but he was stopped by security, after which there was an explosion.

More than 20 people were killed or injured, according to France Press. Al Jazeera TV channel reports 7 dead and 10 injured.