Security forces inspect the site of a suicide attack
© AP Photo / Massoud HossainiSecurity forces inspect the site of a suicide attack
As many as 20 people were killed and 70 others wounded after twin explosions hit western Kabul on Wednesday, the 1TV broadcaster reported citing the Interior Ministry.

According to the local media, the first blast struck a wrestling club in an apparent suicide attack. The second blast took place nearby.

The Tolo News broadcaster reported that it targeted law enforcement officials.
Update: Eyewitnesses say the explosion occurred inside a sports club in PD6 of #Kabulcity. Casualties feared.
Photo: Social media #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/mHN0mtJdtz


No terrorist organization has claimed responsibility for the attacks so far.

The Afghan Armed Forces have been waging operations against Daesh* and the Taliban* movement for years. However, the bloodshed in the country continues.

*Daesh (also known as ISIS/ISIL/IS), Taliban are terrorist groups banned in Russia.