Militants have carried out several roadside bombings and rocket attacks in Kabul and other parts of the country in recent weeks, but Monday morning’s blasts appeared to be the first coordinated effort for some months.
Kabul police spokesman Ferdaws Faramarz said a clearance team was at the site of the blasts, which had not yet been claimed by any group.
The bombings were in an area where Afghanistan’s intelligence agency recently busted a joint the militant Islamic State-Haqqani network cell accused of carrying out several attacks.
The Taliban has not carried out large attacks in Afghan cities since February, they signed a landmark withdrawal deal with the US meant to pave the way for peace.
Under the agreement, the Taliban promised not to target forces from the US-led coalition, but made no such pledge toward Afghan troops.
The insurgents have stepped up attacks in the provinces, however, as they seek to press their advantage amid stalled talks with the Afghan government.
Washington has repeatedly called for a reduction in violence in Afghanistan in a bid to preserve the accord and has already started a drawdown of troops as President Donald Trump vows to end America’s longest war.
Monday’s blasts come as authorities are trying to impose a lockdown on the capital to curb the spread of coronavirus.
In Peahawar- Five people, including two traffic officials, were injured after a blast struck the city's Rampura Gate business centre on Monday.
According to police, the five injured were not critically wounded. Explosive material was tied to a pole which caused the explosion.
Police officials confirmed that among the five injured were two traffic police officials as well.
The injured were shifted to Lady Reading Hospital for treatment. Law enforcement agencies arrived at the blast site and cordoned off the area.
