Afghanistan's interior ministry confirmed on Wednesday (October 5) that a blast occurred at a mosque near the ministry in the nation's capital Kabul.&nbsp;

Abdul Nafi Takor, who is the ministry's spokesperson, said that the explosion took place "in a mosque which is at a distance from the ministry of interior".&nbsp;

He also mentioned that visitors and some of the employees used to offer prayers at the mosque. The ministry's spokesperson&nbsp;said that an investigation was ongoing.&nbsp;

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He didn't reveal the casualty figures or the exact distance from ministry grounds, but local reports mentioned that at least four people were killed and over 20 were injured.&nbsp;

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Of late, such deadly attacks have ramped up in Afghanistan. On last Friday, a suicide bombing killed at least 53 people in a Kabul classroom, including 46 girls and women, according to a UN death toll.&nbsp;

As per the witnesses, the attacker blew himself up in the women's section of a gender-segregated classroom of a study hall in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighbourhood.&nbsp;

So far, no group has claimed responsibility for that attack, which Taliban authorities said claimed only 25 lives.&nbsp;

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Afghanistan's interior ministry confirmed on Wednesday (October 5) that a blast occurred at a mosque near the ministry in the nation's capital Kabul. Abdul Nafi Takor, who is the ministry's spokesperson, said that the explosion took place "in a mosque which is at a distance from the ministry of interior".

Afghanistan's interior ministry confirmed on Wednesday (October 5) that a blast occurred at a mosque near the ministry in the nation's capital Kabul. Abdul Nafi Takor, who is the ministry's spokesperson, said that the explosion took place "in a mosque which is at a distance from the ministry of interior". He also mentioned that visitors and some of the employees used to offer prayers at the mosque. The ministry's spokesperson said that an investigation was ongoing. ALSO READ | Myanmar Junta's leader won't be allowed to attend upcoming ASEAN summit: Cambodia He didn't reveal the casualty figures or the exact distance from ministry grounds, but local reports mentioned that at least four people were killed and over 20 were injured. WATCH | Pan Nalin in an exclusive conversation with WION speaks on 'Chhello Show' controversy × Of late, such deadly attacks have ramped up in Afghanistan. On last Friday, a suicide bombing killed at least 53 people in a Kabul classroom, including 46 girls and women, according to a UN death toll. As per the witnesses, the attacker blew himself up in the women's section of a gender-segregated classroom of a study hall in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighbourhood. So far, no group has claimed responsibility for that attack, which Taliban authorities said claimed only 25 lives. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Kabul: At least four killed, 20 injured in blast at mosque near Afghan interior ministry

At least three people were killed and two members of the security forces suffered injuries in an explosion in Alasai district, Kapisa province.

The provincial police spokesman Abdul Shayiq Shorish confirmed the casualties and said the explosion took place at a market in the district, Tolo News reported.

Meanwhile, one policeman was injured as a magnetic bomb hit a police vehicle in Kabul`s police district nine early on Saturday, a spokesperson of the Afghan Interior Ministry told Sputnik.

"At 8:20 a.m.&nbsp;this morning, a police ranger car was hit by a magnetic mine in the area of the ninth district, Wazir Kala. One of its occupants is ... injured," the ministry spokesperson said.

At least three people were killed and two members of the security forces suffered injuries in an explosion in Alasai district, Kapisa province. The provincial police spokesman Abdul Shayiq Shorish confirmed the casualties and said the explosion took place at a market in the district, Tolo News reported.

At least three people were killed and two members of the security forces suffered injuries in an explosion in Alasai district, Kapisa province. The provincial police spokesman Abdul Shayiq Shorish confirmed the casualties and said the explosion took place at a market in the district, Tolo News reported. Meanwhile, one policeman was injured as a magnetic bomb hit a police vehicle in Kabul`s police district nine early on Saturday, a spokesperson of the Afghan Interior Ministry told Sputnik. "At 8:20 a.m. this morning, a police ranger car was hit by a magnetic mine in the area of the ninth district, Wazir Kala. One of its occupants is ... injured," the ministry spokesperson said.

Two explosions rock Afghanistan, three killed

The Islamic State on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the attack on Afghanistan's Interior Ministry in Kabul, which killed one police officer and wounded five people.&nbsp

The group accepted responsibility in a statement released online through Amaq news agency.

Gunmen armed with assault rifles and grenade launchers stormed the heavily fortified headquarters of the Afghan interior ministry, battling security forces for more than two hours in the latest attack on the capital Kabul.

A car bomb was detonated at the entrance of the ministry to launch the attack and then several gunmen managed to get inside the compound, said a senior police official.

Najib Danish, the ministry spokesman, confirmed the attack was carried out by a group of 10 militants and at least one policeman was killed and five were wounded.

A senior ministry official said one attacker blew himself up inside the compound and another was resisting from a watchtower as a plume of dust and smoke rose over the sprawling site.

Gunmen armed with assault rifles and grenade launchers stormed the heavily fortified headquarters of the Afghan interior ministry, battling security forces for more than two hours in the latest attack on the capital Kabul

The Islamic State on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the attack on Afghanistan's Interior Ministry in Kabul, which killed one police officer and wounded five people. The group accepted responsibility in a statement released online through Amaq news agency. Gunmen armed with assault rifles and grenade launchers stormed the heavily fortified headquarters of the Afghan interior ministry, battling security forces for more than two hours in the latest attack on the capital Kabul. A car bomb was detonated at the entrance of the ministry to launch the attack and then several gunmen managed to get inside the compound, said a senior police official. Najib Danish, the ministry spokesman, confirmed the attack was carried out by a group of 10 militants and at least one policeman was killed and five were wounded. A senior ministry official said one attacker blew himself up inside the compound and another was resisting from a watchtower as a plume of dust and smoke rose over the sprawling site.

Islamic State claims assault on Afghan interior ministry, 1 policeman killed