Kabul: A rocket fired into the Afghan capital landed on the grounds of the presidential palace, Afghan police say.
It’s unclear whether the rocket caused any casualties or damage.
Mohammad Zahir, the chief of criminal investigation for the Kabul police, confirmed that at least one rocket landed in the capital early Wednesday morning.
Ezatullah, an Afghan police officer at the scene, told The Associated Press (AP) that the rocket landed inside the presidential palace compound.
Another police official said on the condition of anonymity also confirmed that it landed within the perimeter of the spacious presidential palace compound.
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