Egypt slams suicide bombing outside Russian Embassy in Kabul

2022-09-06 17:31:18

Egypt has condemned Monday’s suicide bombing outside the Russian Embassy in Kabul that killed six people, including two members of staff, and wounded at least 10. Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said Cairo offered its sympathy to Russia, and its condolences to the victims’ families. “Egypt reiterates its condemnation of all forms of terrorism,” a ministry spokesman said. On Monday, Daesh claimed responsibility for the attack — the first on a diplomatic mission in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021. Russia’s foreign minister said security at the embassy has been tightened. The Afghan Foreign Ministry announced the opening an investigation into the attack, and said the authorities “will not allow enemies to sabotage relations between the two countries with such negative actions.” Russia is one of the few countries that has maintained a diplomatic presence in Afghanistan after the Taliban seized power.