Saudi Arabia condemns suicide attack on Russian embassy in Kabul

Saudi Arabia condemns suicide attack on Russian embassy in Kabul
Taliban fighters (C) stand guard along a road near the Russian embassy after a suicide attack in Kabul on September 5, 2022. (AFP)
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Updated 05 September 2022
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Saudi Arabia condemns suicide attack on Russian embassy in Kabul

Saudi Arabia condemns suicide attack on Russian embassy in Kabul
  • Ministry affirmed Kingdom’s total rejection of all terrorist acts targeting innocent people and diplomatic missions
  • It also expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to Russia

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry condemned an attack on the Russian embassy in Kabul on Monday.

A suicide bomber struck near the Russian embassy in the Afghan capital on Monday, killing two staff from the diplomatic mission and four others.

The bomber struck near the entrance of the embassy’s consular section and several people were wounded.

The ministry affirmed the Kingdom’s total rejection of all terrorist acts targeting innocent people and diplomatic missions everywhere, reiterating Saudi Arabia’s support for all international efforts aimed at eliminating terrorism and extremism and drying up its sources of funding.

It also expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Russia, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.