Car bomb

Terror attacks near government buildings and foreign embassies targeting the Acting Defense Minister shook Afghanistan's capital Kabul on August 3. Reportedly, the first attack took place at 8 pm local time (15:30 GMT) followed by another attack, including rapid gunfire at about 10 pm. At least 20 people were injured and eight dead. "The casualty toll could rise", said Interior Ministry spokesperson Mirwais Stanekzai.