Explosions heard in Kabul, casualties feared

Smoke is seen after explosions in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 9, 2018. Three explosions in a span of 20 minutes were heard in Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday afternoon with possible casualties. (Xinhua)

KABUL, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Three explosions in a span of 20 minutes heard in Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday afternoon with possible casualties.

The first one, according to police happened in the western edge of Kabul city in Dasht-e-Barchi area and the second and third blasts hit downtown Shahri Now neighborhood.