UN Secretary-General condemns terrorist attack on Russian Embassy in Kabul

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The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the terrorist attack which took place yesterday near the Russian embassy in the Afghan capital, Kabul.

 “The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s attack in Kabul in the immediate vicinity of the Embassy of the Russian Federation. The Secretary-General conveys his condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.  The Secretary-General reiterates that attacks against civilians and civilian objects, including diplomatic missions, are strictly prohibited under international humanitarian law,” Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General said in a statement issued on Tuesday.

ISIS terrorist organization claimed responsibility for Monday’s attack in Kabul. The blast occurred not far from the entrance to the Russian embassy in the Afghan capital and killed 25 people, including two embassy staff members, RT reported.

The terrorist group said that the attack was carried out by a foreign fighter.

It is the first attack on a diplomatic mission in Afghanistan claimed by ISIS terrorists since the 2021 Taliban takeover.

Earlier, the Russian Investigative Committee confirmed that an assistant secretary and a security guard – both Russian nationals – were killed in the blast.

Basma Qaddour

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