Arab News

Several rockets struck the Afghan capital on Tuesday as the country marked the 101st anniversary of its independence, officials said.

There were no immediate reports of casualties after the rockets were fired from two vehicles in Kabul, interior ministry spokesman Tareq Arian said.

The rockets struck the capital after President Ashraf Ghani participated in an independence day ceremony at the presidential palace.

Witnesses said some rockets fell near the palace and the defense ministry in a heavily fortified area that also houses several embassies.

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