A loud explosion has reportedly rocked the central area of the Afghan capital of Kabul, where embassies and government buildings are located, RT reported Tuesday.

Afghanistan's Health Ministry has confirmed 14 people have been killed and 13 wounded in the blast, according to TOLOnews local agency.

A suicide bomber reportedly detonated an explosive device inside Kabul's 'Green Zone' in the vicinity of the Australian embassy.

Daesh has claimed responsibility for the explosion.

The Daesh-affiliated Amaq news agency said an attacker used an explosive vest to target Kabul's diplomatic quarter.