Kabul, Afghanistan—The explosion rocked the 11th police district around midday on Friday. The blast targeted an area situated near a local boys' school and the private residence of a senior Taliban figure.

Witnesses reported a loud detonation that sent residents scrambling for cover. The site, located in a high-security zone, quickly saw a surge in Taliban personnel and military vehicles.

Taliban security forces arrived within minutes to cordon off the immediate vicinity. Footage captured shortly after the event showed fighters transporting an injured individual away in a ranger vehicle.

The residence near the blast site belongs to Mawlawi Qudratullah Amini. He currently serves as the Taliban’s deputy governor for Kabul and previously held a governorship in Panjshir province.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack as of this writing. Local authorities have maintained a strict silence regarding the nature of the device and the total casualty count.

Tensions in the capital remain high as the de facto government struggles to maintain security. This incident is the latest in a series of blasts that have targeted specific urban districts.

The school and surrounding residential structures sustained minor damage from the shockwave. Students who were in the area at the time of the blast were evacuated by frantic parents and staff.

Security remains tight around the 11th district as investigators comb the scene for forensic evidence. The motivation behind the attack remains unknown to the public and independent observers.