Kabulov told Sputnik: “The (Afghan authorities) requested it, and our Ministry of Emergency Situations is working on this matter.” According to him, there is currently no information about whether any Russians were injured in the earthquake, and the likelihood of Russian citizens being in the areas affected by the earthquake is minimal.
Western media reported that a spokesperson for the Afghan Ministry of Health said on Monday that the authorities have launched a large-scale rescue operation and mobilized hundreds of people to help.
The agency stated that the epicenter was at a depth of 8 kilometers.
