![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UWL3DDYC5J6NQJB4OCTEMIFVDM.jpg?smart=true&auth=6a253a3b03b49e15222c57d43dbe9b2aa1d9c8b5bedc0d992254df289e5442f0&width=400&height=225)
A security officer inspects a rocket hole in a private building in downtown Kabul, Afghanistan. According to media reports at least one person was killed and three others were injured as several rockets landed on the Afghann capital. EPA
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HWWAAOVGNNKSI6JNFLH6CXYIOA.jpg?smart=true&auth=95c64c9bd0819bcf82ddcee5cf185da7daaa34c6a9fa07aef0396c3de4b3ede5&width=400&height=225)
Security forces stand outside Slice Bakery in Share-Naw, where one of the rockets hit, damaging a delivery van and injuring several people. Stefanie Glinski for The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/INOQPOQILGXVZ43FUOVG62TCXY.jpg?smart=true&auth=47db1b7fc4e343c97cfeb5b4c2351a7a27ba2e48dca6de32b3d988f54d5ea3b8&width=400&height=225)
Security forces stand outside Slice Bakery in Share-Naw, where one of the rockets hit, damaging a delivery van and injuring several people. Stefanie Glinski for The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RUUEBVUF75I3K7JSRT6UOJM3HA.jpg?smart=true&auth=82f1b7ad3f2465be1954149cd7f5d8d9357c34adf2526aefb160dc1308c543e6&width=400&height=225)
One of the rockets hit Sana Medical Complex's paediatric ward. No one was injured. Stefanie Glinski for The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/AMPDWOIJK7E7PBCJ2LZI2E6RNM.jpg?smart=true&auth=8ba3c9cc4836897d1268a386b147c676e289a1a8ab9e1b2c2fff471f48a81b93&width=400&height=225)
Security forces stand outside Slice Bakery in Share-Naw, where one of the rockets hit, damaging a delivery van and injuring several people. Stefanie Glinski for The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/N7G75XGEH4VXXZPHULSMOOC7XE.jpg?smart=true&auth=511cc95f47005f0a5f6c9826b83278c69e9ffa615b3d0660faeff1aba8e34722&width=400&height=225)
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BYCRVMAMJYEEHVLUYD4CQOP5HI.jpg?smart=true&auth=9795760726052aa8f409cafc7a438eec928b253c9d2a1673c30c870b55475e30&width=400&height=225)
People wait outside Kabul's Emergency Hopsital in Share-Naw where at least 30 injured have been brought. Stefanie Glinski for The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RGTLMV2PAMONZBPEYMFBZALK2U.jpg?smart=true&auth=c6e0bf142cf1cea5b05d035498414ec4106a2b684732a204b1f141df82727179&width=400&height=225)
Security forces stand outside Slice Bakery in Share-Naw, where one of the rockets hit, damaging a delivery van and injuring several people. Stefanie Glinski for The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Z5BWCRQ74LXB7Z4HZL4NDRKPZA.jpg?smart=true&auth=f06c9c1c916ccda36d8ac94800144487008755270ad2167917dd5a8cfc2da75c&width=400&height=225)
Afghan security forces cordon off the area of a rocket attack site in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to media reports at least one person was killed and three others were injured as several rockets landed on the Afghann capital. EPA
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OGRAXPHVWNCEUXAOGI2JKXPKR4.jpg?smart=true&auth=e0ca9699ddf64775f11c8262ca1a0275b1f0193c58d97f7f32c0404a7e0c9c7d&width=400&height=225)
Security personnel inspect a damaged vehicle which was carrying and shooting rockets, in the aftermath of a rocket attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to media reports at least three people were killed and 11 others were injured as multiple rockets landed on the Afghann capital. EPA
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/USHBP5SQUO7KBKMJJGC4NKH2GI.jpg?smart=true&auth=e71772d03d2d5d8910e541ca4893bf3ef8ebb4d53f3d0588e787760d9917bab5&width=400&height=225)
Security personnel inspect a damaged vehicle which was carrying and shooting rockets, in the aftermath of a rocket attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to media reports at least three people were killed and 11 others were injured as multiple rockets landed on the Afghann capital. EPA
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XY4YFNWBLIJ5CQBV3QFI7O65UM.jpg?smart=true&auth=887826ad0230ef234595db0c74302174199b9c6fa81b838f33606538d295053a&width=400&height=225)
People inspect a damaged house after several rockets land at Khair Khana, north west of Kabul. A series of loud explosions shook central Kabul, including several rockets that landed near the heavily fortified Green Zone where many embassies and international firms are based, officials said. /AFP
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4A7LXPVAGLHWN3YBAMNZTT2REU.jpg?smart=true&auth=0cdddcadbdff03c4bbe308657d520ce7d94076c2ebf9463684e8fbc24fb44c47&width=400&height=225)
People gather on a roof of a building in Kabul, Afghanistan in this still image obtained from a video. REUTERS
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NCF2GWSMO23BIRCQO4NAPV4RRY.jpg?smart=true&auth=b6ed5846545a3cdecc96b8edbd8c0c1d35ea26cef805dd3715e2839e1831b0e4&width=400&height=225)
Men carry an injured person to a hospital after rockets hit residential areas in Kabul, Afghanistan. REUTERS
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/TVM4BBH43V6FIV3ECJY7LLMWNI.jpg?smart=true&auth=49ed23f038531ca079e5b3f32fb020c095f1d9e533a692f23823ad566dc01b6a&width=400&height=225)
An injured man is carried to a hospital after rockets hit residential areas in Kabul, Afghanistan. REUTERS
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/73WS6C6HJOVJBGNBQNZL3XFFUA.jpg?smart=true&auth=2b0ee94ee94e743dbfcc14d8718c691a4df5d865881ab2fbb850db0ad748c4db&width=400&height=225)
A damaged house is seen after several rockets land at Khair Khana, north west of Kabul. A series of loud explosions shook central Kabul on November 21, including several rockets that landed near the heavily fortified Green Zone where many embassies and international firms are based, officials said. AFP
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RSFSBVCRQD4L3XWDV3IYE7LO7I.jpg?smart=true&auth=5bb07011637eb2617e245bb83f106579d1b0d3e3fa5e0de9223498f0ea607faa&width=400&height=225)
Residents gather at a site after several rockets land at Khair Khana, north west of Kabul. A series of loud explosions shook central Kabul on November 21, including several rockets that landed near the heavily fortified Green Zone where many embassies and international firms are based, officials said. AFP
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/5QEICGRF2AQCJBS7OM5MMZJM7E.jpg?smart=true&auth=09ed3d8a7fdd76092ee44690a954d38df30d46750221dd7cf7f3998316f3cdd6&width=400&height=225)
Residents gather at a site after several rockets land at Khair Khana, north west of Kabul. A series of loud explosions shook central Kabul on November 21, including several rockets that landed near the heavily fortified Green Zone where many embassies and international firms are based, officials said. AFP
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QYSKOTQM4N7L5XM7IABPVN24DE.jpg?smart=true&auth=47a078015ec46382a4d4ae9e7c11cf15285fda9b55ab939cfcb5fbb57ab94917&width=400&height=225)
People inspect a damaged house after several rockets land at Khair Khana, north west of Kabul. A series of loud explosions shook central Kabul on November 21, including several rockets that landed near the heavily fortified Green Zone where many embassies and international firms are based, officials said. AFP
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UAH4DIA44CV5IBXO2IL67VMQVI.jpg?smart=true&auth=63d9f30b9faa2e03227b30033676b04937583282521dc5112158ae520fc6faeb&width=400&height=225)
A man inspects a damaged house after several rockets land at Khair Khana, north west of Kabul. A series of loud explosions shook central Kabul on November 21, including several rockets that landed near the heavily fortified Green Zone where many embassies and international firms are based, officials said. AFP
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QWVQ42J5DHOHRPDV2RY3P6I3GQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=4c68f50a7e6733dc86425f29e2cab8d08c8311706f537be48eefd3c40ef4adad&width=400&height=225)
Security personnel inspect a damaged vehicle which was carrying and shooting the rockets, in the aftermath of a rocket attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to media reports at least three people were killed and 11 others were injured as multiple rockets landed on the Afghann capital. EPA
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BUHFOBFAH3Z3NL5UI64KKV7FGU.jpg?smart=true&auth=8107d8948a227f1ad6dcd042247c23457250e7cd93820f55a8819f66fc77f282&width=400&height=225)
Security personnel inspect a damaged vehicle which was carrying and shooting rockets, in the aftermath of a rocket attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to media reports at least three people were killed and 11 others were injured as multiple rockets landed on the Afghann capital. EPA
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UWL3DDYC5J6NQJB4OCTEMIFVDM.jpg?smart=true&auth=6a253a3b03b49e15222c57d43dbe9b2aa1d9c8b5bedc0d992254df289e5442f0&width=400&height=225)
A security officer inspects a rocket hole in a private building in downtown Kabul, Afghanistan. According to media reports at least one person was killed and three others were injured as several rockets landed on the Afghann capital. EPA
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/HWWAAOVGNNKSI6JNFLH6CXYIOA.jpg?smart=true&auth=95c64c9bd0819bcf82ddcee5cf185da7daaa34c6a9fa07aef0396c3de4b3ede5&width=400&height=225)
Security forces stand outside Slice Bakery in Share-Naw, where one of the rockets hit, damaging a delivery van and injuring several people. Stefanie Glinski for The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/INOQPOQILGXVZ43FUOVG62TCXY.jpg?smart=true&auth=47db1b7fc4e343c97cfeb5b4c2351a7a27ba2e48dca6de32b3d988f54d5ea3b8&width=400&height=225)
Security forces stand outside Slice Bakery in Share-Naw, where one of the rockets hit, damaging a delivery van and injuring several people. Stefanie Glinski for The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RUUEBVUF75I3K7JSRT6UOJM3HA.jpg?smart=true&auth=82f1b7ad3f2465be1954149cd7f5d8d9357c34adf2526aefb160dc1308c543e6&width=400&height=225)
One of the rockets hit Sana Medical Complex's paediatric ward. No one was injured. Stefanie Glinski for The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/AMPDWOIJK7E7PBCJ2LZI2E6RNM.jpg?smart=true&auth=8ba3c9cc4836897d1268a386b147c676e289a1a8ab9e1b2c2fff471f48a81b93&width=400&height=225)
Security forces stand outside Slice Bakery in Share-Naw, where one of the rockets hit, damaging a delivery van and injuring several people. Stefanie Glinski for The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/N7G75XGEH4VXXZPHULSMOOC7XE.jpg?smart=true&auth=511cc95f47005f0a5f6c9826b83278c69e9ffa615b3d0660faeff1aba8e34722&width=400&height=225)
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BYCRVMAMJYEEHVLUYD4CQOP5HI.jpg?smart=true&auth=9795760726052aa8f409cafc7a438eec928b253c9d2a1673c30c870b55475e30&width=400&height=225)
People wait outside Kabul's Emergency Hopsital in Share-Naw where at least 30 injured have been brought. Stefanie Glinski for The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RGTLMV2PAMONZBPEYMFBZALK2U.jpg?smart=true&auth=c6e0bf142cf1cea5b05d035498414ec4106a2b684732a204b1f141df82727179&width=400&height=225)
Security forces stand outside Slice Bakery in Share-Naw, where one of the rockets hit, damaging a delivery van and injuring several people. Stefanie Glinski for The National
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Z5BWCRQ74LXB7Z4HZL4NDRKPZA.jpg?smart=true&auth=f06c9c1c916ccda36d8ac94800144487008755270ad2167917dd5a8cfc2da75c&width=400&height=225)
Afghan security forces cordon off the area of a rocket attack site in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to media reports at least one person was killed and three others were injured as several rockets landed on the Afghann capital. EPA
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OGRAXPHVWNCEUXAOGI2JKXPKR4.jpg?smart=true&auth=e0ca9699ddf64775f11c8262ca1a0275b1f0193c58d97f7f32c0404a7e0c9c7d&width=400&height=225)
Security personnel inspect a damaged vehicle which was carrying and shooting rockets, in the aftermath of a rocket attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to media reports at least three people were killed and 11 others were injured as multiple rockets landed on the Afghann capital. EPA
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/USHBP5SQUO7KBKMJJGC4NKH2GI.jpg?smart=true&auth=e71772d03d2d5d8910e541ca4893bf3ef8ebb4d53f3d0588e787760d9917bab5&width=400&height=225)
Security personnel inspect a damaged vehicle which was carrying and shooting rockets, in the aftermath of a rocket attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to media reports at least three people were killed and 11 others were injured as multiple rockets landed on the Afghann capital. EPA
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/XY4YFNWBLIJ5CQBV3QFI7O65UM.jpg?smart=true&auth=887826ad0230ef234595db0c74302174199b9c6fa81b838f33606538d295053a&width=400&height=225)
People inspect a damaged house after several rockets land at Khair Khana, north west of Kabul. A series of loud explosions shook central Kabul, including several rockets that landed near the heavily fortified Green Zone where many embassies and international firms are based, officials said. /AFP
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4A7LXPVAGLHWN3YBAMNZTT2REU.jpg?smart=true&auth=0cdddcadbdff03c4bbe308657d520ce7d94076c2ebf9463684e8fbc24fb44c47&width=400&height=225)
People gather on a roof of a building in Kabul, Afghanistan in this still image obtained from a video. REUTERS
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/NCF2GWSMO23BIRCQO4NAPV4RRY.jpg?smart=true&auth=b6ed5846545a3cdecc96b8edbd8c0c1d35ea26cef805dd3715e2839e1831b0e4&width=400&height=225)
Men carry an injured person to a hospital after rockets hit residential areas in Kabul, Afghanistan. REUTERS
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/TVM4BBH43V6FIV3ECJY7LLMWNI.jpg?smart=true&auth=49ed23f038531ca079e5b3f32fb020c095f1d9e533a692f23823ad566dc01b6a&width=400&height=225)
An injured man is carried to a hospital after rockets hit residential areas in Kabul, Afghanistan. REUTERS
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/73WS6C6HJOVJBGNBQNZL3XFFUA.jpg?smart=true&auth=2b0ee94ee94e743dbfcc14d8718c691a4df5d865881ab2fbb850db0ad748c4db&width=400&height=225)
A damaged house is seen after several rockets land at Khair Khana, north west of Kabul. A series of loud explosions shook central Kabul on November 21, including several rockets that landed near the heavily fortified Green Zone where many embassies and international firms are based, officials said. AFP
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/RSFSBVCRQD4L3XWDV3IYE7LO7I.jpg?smart=true&auth=5bb07011637eb2617e245bb83f106579d1b0d3e3fa5e0de9223498f0ea607faa&width=400&height=225)
Residents gather at a site after several rockets land at Khair Khana, north west of Kabul. A series of loud explosions shook central Kabul on November 21, including several rockets that landed near the heavily fortified Green Zone where many embassies and international firms are based, officials said. AFP
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/5QEICGRF2AQCJBS7OM5MMZJM7E.jpg?smart=true&auth=09ed3d8a7fdd76092ee44690a954d38df30d46750221dd7cf7f3998316f3cdd6&width=400&height=225)
Residents gather at a site after several rockets land at Khair Khana, north west of Kabul. A series of loud explosions shook central Kabul on November 21, including several rockets that landed near the heavily fortified Green Zone where many embassies and international firms are based, officials said. AFP
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QYSKOTQM4N7L5XM7IABPVN24DE.jpg?smart=true&auth=47a078015ec46382a4d4ae9e7c11cf15285fda9b55ab939cfcb5fbb57ab94917&width=400&height=225)
People inspect a damaged house after several rockets land at Khair Khana, north west of Kabul. A series of loud explosions shook central Kabul on November 21, including several rockets that landed near the heavily fortified Green Zone where many embassies and international firms are based, officials said. AFP
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UAH4DIA44CV5IBXO2IL67VMQVI.jpg?smart=true&auth=63d9f30b9faa2e03227b30033676b04937583282521dc5112158ae520fc6faeb&width=400&height=225)
A man inspects a damaged house after several rockets land at Khair Khana, north west of Kabul. A series of loud explosions shook central Kabul on November 21, including several rockets that landed near the heavily fortified Green Zone where many embassies and international firms are based, officials said. AFP
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QWVQ42J5DHOHRPDV2RY3P6I3GQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=4c68f50a7e6733dc86425f29e2cab8d08c8311706f537be48eefd3c40ef4adad&width=400&height=225)
Security personnel inspect a damaged vehicle which was carrying and shooting the rockets, in the aftermath of a rocket attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to media reports at least three people were killed and 11 others were injured as multiple rockets landed on the Afghann capital. EPA
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BUHFOBFAH3Z3NL5UI64KKV7FGU.jpg?smart=true&auth=8107d8948a227f1ad6dcd042247c23457250e7cd93820f55a8819f66fc77f282&width=400&height=225)
Security personnel inspect a damaged vehicle which was carrying and shooting rockets, in the aftermath of a rocket attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to media reports at least three people were killed and 11 others were injured as multiple rockets landed on the Afghann capital. EPA
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/UWL3DDYC5J6NQJB4OCTEMIFVDM.jpg?smart=true&auth=6a253a3b03b49e15222c57d43dbe9b2aa1d9c8b5bedc0d992254df289e5442f0&width=400&height=225)
A security officer inspects a rocket hole in a private building in downtown Kabul, Afghanistan. According to media reports at least one person was killed and three others were injured as several rockets landed on the Afghann capital. EPA
Afghanistan faces its darkest hour since 2001 as US considers pull-out
Wave of violence in the capital raises fears of worse to come if US troops withdraw in May as agreed with the Taliban
Stefanie Glinski
03 March, 2021
- Listen In English
- Listen In Arabic