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Rocket hits Afghan capital Kabul

Xinhua, July 4, 2015 Adjust font size:

A rocket fired from unknown location slammed next to a military academy in Kabul on Saturday, a local television channel Tolo reported in its news bulletin. "A rocket hit Marshal Fahim Defense College today morning, causing no loss of life," Tolo said.

The Marshal Fahim Defense College located in Qarga locality, some 20 km west of Kabul city.

According to the television channel, one person has been arrested in this regard.

Meantime, an eye witness who declined to be identified told Xinhua that three rockets slammed onto agricultural land in Qarga locality Saturday morning, causing no loss of life and property. Endi