Daesh claims responsibility for attack on Chinese hotel in Kabul. Daesh, a terrorist organization, claimed responsibility for an attack on a hotel popular with Chinese nationals in Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital city, on Tuesday.
Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry, confirmed that five nationals were injured in Monday’s terrorist attack.
“China demands the Afghan side spare no efforts in searching for and rescuing Chinese individuals, and at the same time open a comprehensive investigation, severely punish the attackers, and earnestly strengthen the protection of Chinese citizens and organizations in Afghanistan,” Wang told media.
On Monday, Afghan security forces killed three militants after they stormed the Longan Hotel mostly used by Chinese nationals and other foreigners in the Afghan capital.
Soon after the attack, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that two foreign nationals were injured while trying to escape by jumping from the hotel balcony.
Struggle to survive – “Chinese Hotel” in Kabul pic.twitter.com/y90tm0YuXM
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Videos shared on social media show clouds of smoke billowing from the building after terrorists used explosive materials during the attack. A man can also be seen trying to jump from the hotel balcony.
Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. Located in the eastern half of the country, it is also a municipality, forming part of the Kabul Province; it is administratively divided into 22 municipal districts. According to 2023 estimates, the population of Kabul was 5 million people.
