Ariana Airlines Boeing 737 Veers Off Runway at Kabul Airport, No Injuries Reported

KABUL (Afghan Verified) -- An Ariana Airlines Boeing 737-400 passenger plane veered off the runway into a dirt area during landing at Kabul International Airport.

Ariana Airlines said the aircraft lost directional control but came to a safe stop. All passengers and crew were evacuated without injuries, the airline confirmed. Airport medical teams reported no casualties.

The airport's emergency system was activated following the incident. Firefighting and rescue teams arrived quickly, secured the area and prevented potential hazards. Published images showed the plane stopped in the dirt with possible damage to the landing gear, though the extent of technical damage remains unconfirmed.

The incident disrupted operations at Kabul Airport, leading to a temporary suspension of flights. Some incoming flights were diverted to other regional airports until the runway could be cleared and inspected.

Ariana Airlines stated that passengers were transferred to the terminal and technical teams have begun investigating the cause, which is still unknown. "The safety of passengers is our top priority," the company said, adding that it would strengthen preventive measures to avoid similar incidents.