“I would like to express my sincere condolences to the families and friends of the Americans who died as a result of the terrorist attack in Kabul.

To wish a speedy recovery to the victims ... It is necessary to double international cooperation to rid mankind of this infection, ”the Russian Embassy in the United States quoted Antonov as saying on Facebook.

The diplomat noted that terrorism can be defeated only by joining efforts.

The Pentagon previously confirmed the deaths of 12 American servicemen as a result of explosions in the Afghan capital.

According to media reports, more than 70 people were killed and over 150 were injured.

The terrorist organization Islamic State * claimed responsibility for the attack.

* "Islamic State" (IS) - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014.