A powerful bomb hidden in a sewage tanker exploded in the morning rush hour in the centre of Kabul on Wednesday, killing at least 90 people, wounding hundreds and damaging embassy buildings in the Afghan capital's unofficial 'Green Zone'.

The bomb, one of the deadliest in Kabul and coming at the start of the holy month of Ramadan, exploded close to the entrance to the German embassy, wounding some staff, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said. The Taleban denied responsibility and said they condemned attacks that have no legitimate target and killed civilians.

Daesh, a smaller militant group in Afghanistan, has previously claimed responsibility for high-profile attacks in Kabul. - Reuters

Source: Khaleej Times