Explosions Reported in Afghan Capital
The Associated Press
Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001; 12:43 p.m. EDT
KABUL, Afghanistan –– Thunderous explosions and the rattle of anti-aircraft fire were heard Sunday night in the Afghan capital Kabul. Electricity was shut off throughout the city.
The first explosions could be heard about 12:27 p.m. EDT. Five large explosions shook the city, followed by the sounds of anti-aircraft fire.
Power went off throughout the city almost immediately after the first of five thunderous blasts.
There was no indication what caused the blasts, which appeared to have been in the southwest of the city.
The southwestern part of Kabul includes the Darulaman Palace, an ancient royal residence, and the Balahisar Fort, an old Mogul style installation.
A curfew was in effect in the city, making it impossible to independently determine further details.