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| Afghanistan |
| At least four hits on Defense Ministry |
| 2001-10-07 |
The U.S. aircraft that attacked Kabul and other Afghan cities Sunday evening dropped at least four bombs or missiles on the capital near the Defense Ministry, witnesses said. ``I could hear the planes and then there were at least four loud explosions,'' said Reuters correspondent in Kabul Sayed Salahuddin. ``A black plume of smoke is rising. It seemed to be very big,'' he said. Witnesses said bombs or rockets appeared to land near the city center just as Kabul residents were preparing to settle down for the night. One big blast struck near the Defense Ministry, south of the Presidential Palace. Electricity was cut almost immediately, although it was not clear if this was a result of a strike or a defensive measure. Witnesses said Taliban anti-aircraft guns across the city began firing into the night sky. |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |