Boy used as bomber

A SUICIDE bomber believed to be as young as 12 struck Kabul’s heavily fortified diplomatic quarter and killed at least five people.

It was the first attack targeting the Afghan capital’s “Green Zone” since a massive truck bomb ripped through the area on May 31, killing or wounding hundreds.

Health ministry spokesman Ismail Kawoosi said at least five people had been killed and 20 wounded. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the latest attack.

Police said the attacker may have been as young as 12.