Egypt has categorically condemned Thursday's attack that targeted a UN convoy near the Afghan capital Kabul, which left five Afghan security members dead, said a statement released by the Egyptian foreign ministry.

The statement assured Egypt's support to Afghanistan to counter "the series of brutal attacks the country faced and support for its efforts to address all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism."

The Egyptian foreign ministry extended Egypt’s condolences to the families of the victims.

Unknown gunmen attacked a United Nations convoy on the outskirts of Afghanistan’s capital on Thursday, killing five Afghan security force members who were escorting the international agency’s vehicles, reported Reuters.