(VOVworld) – At least 24 people were killed and 91 injured in twin bomb blasts carried out Monday by the Taliban in the Afghan capital, Kabul.

Death toll in twin Afghanistan bombings climbed to 24 (Photo: VNA)

Defense Ministry spokesman Mohammad Radmanish said the first bombing had happened on a bridge near the Defense Ministry, and the second blast had happened when soldiers and security forces gathered at the area. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani condemned the attack and sent a message of condolences to the victims’ families.