Rocket explodes at US embassy on 9/11 anniversary

Published September 11, 2019 2:26pm ET



A rocket exploded at the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan just minutes after the date changed over to Sept. 11.

“An explosion caused by a rocket has occurred on compound,” rang the message over embassy loudspeakers as a plume of smoke was seen rising above central Kabul. No injuries were reported from the blast and an all-clear was given about an hour after the rocket went off, according to the Associated Press.

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