The cause of the explosion is unknown. Some sources claim that it could be an air strike, either a missile strike or a drone strike.

The report of the explosion appeared a few hours after another statement by US President Donald Trump in which he promised trouble to the Afghan authorities if they refused to transfer Bagram airbase under Washington's control. The Taliban, in turn, rejected Trump's demand, noting that "any attempt to restore a foreign military presence will be met with resolute resistance."

Local authorities, as indicated by the Chashm News publication, linked the incident to an explosion of ammunition. report.az.