Taliban attack kills 22 in Afghan capital

Kabul, Afghanistan – September 17: Afghan Security forces guard the scene of a suicide attack hits gate of a department related to the defense ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 17, 2019. At least dozens killed and several others were wounded including women and children. Officials said. Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement. Shamriz Sabawoon/ Afghan Multimedia Agency (AMA)

Kabul, Afghanistan – September 17: Afghan Security forces guard the scene of a suicide attack hits gate of a department related to the defense ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 17, 2019. At least dozens killed and several others were wounded including women and children. Officials said. Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement. Shamriz Sabawoon/ Afghan Multimedia Agency (AMA)

Kabul, Afghanistan – September 17: Afghan Security forces guard the scene of a suicide attack hits gate of a department related to the defense ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 17, 2019. At least dozens killed and several others were wounded including women and children. Officials said. Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement. Shamriz Sabawoon/ Afghan Multimedia Agency (AMA)

Kabul, Afghanistan – September 17: Afghan Security forces inspect the scene of a suicide attack hits gate of a department related to the defense ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 17, 2019. At least dozens killed and several others were wounded including women and children. Officials said. Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement. Shamriz Sabawoon/ Afghan Multimedia Agency (AMA)

Kabul, Afghanistan – September 17: An Ambulance moves injuries people to the hospital after a suicide attack hits gate of a department related to the defense ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 17, 2019. At least dozens killed and several others were wounded including women and children. Officials said. Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement. Shamriz Sabawoon/ Afghan Multimedia Agency (AMA)

Kabul, Afghanistan – September 17: An Afghan wounded man receives medical treatment at the hospital after a suicide attack hits gate of a department related to the defense ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 17, 2019. At least dozens killed and several others were wounded including women and children. Officials said. Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement. Shamriz Sabawoon/ Afghan Multimedia Agency (AMA)

Kabul, Afghanistan – September 17: Afghan wounded men receive medical treatment at the hospital after a suicide attack hits gate of a department related to the defense ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 17, 2019. At least dozens killed and several others were wounded including women and children. Officials said. Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement. Shamriz Sabawoon/ Afghan Multimedia Agency (AMA)

Kabul, Afghanistan – September 17: An Afghan wounded man receives medical treatment at the hospital after a suicide attack hits gate of a department related to the defense ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 17, 2019. At least dozens killed and several others were wounded including women and children. Officials said. Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement. Shamriz Sabawoon/ Afghan Multimedia Agency (AMA)

Kabul, Afghanistan – September 17: An Afghan wounded man receives medical treatment at the hospital after a suicide attack hits gate of a department related to the defense ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 17, 2019. At least dozens killed and several others were wounded including women and children. Officials said. Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement. Shamriz Sabawoon/ Afghan Multimedia Agency (AMA)

Kabul, Afghanistan – September 17: An Afghan wounded man receives medical treatment at the hospital after a suicide attack hits gate of a department related to the defense ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 17, 2019. At least dozens killed and several others were wounded including women and children. Officials said. Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement. Shamriz Sabawoon/ Afghan Multimedia Agency (AMA)

Kabul, Afghanistan – September 17: Afghan wounded men receive medical treatment at the hospital after a suicide attack hits gate of a department related to the defense ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 17, 2019. At least dozens killed and several others were wounded including women and children. Officials said. Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement. Shamriz Sabawoon/ Afghan Multimedia Agency (AMA)