An airstrike and a powerful explosion were reported in Kandahar city in southern Afghanistan, according to an initial report by the AFP news agency.
The identity of the attacker, the intended target and any casualties could not be independently confirmed at the time of publication. No group or state had claimed or acknowledged responsibility.
Kandahar is the largest city in southern Afghanistan and has seen repeated security incidents in recent years. Details of the latest incident remain under verification and the situation is developing.