May 2017 Kabul bombing
| May 2017 Kabul attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of War in Afghanistan (2015–present) | |
| Location | Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Date | 31 May 2017 |
Attack type | Suicide bombing, Car bomb |
| Weapons | Truck bomb |
| Deaths | 80+ |
| Injured | 350+ |
| Perpetrators | none claimed |
On May 31, 2017, the German embassy in Kabul was attacked by a suicide truck, located in the heavily fortified area of Kabul, killing over 80 and injuring over 350.[1][2][3] No one has claimed responsibility for the attack yet. The bomb went off at about 08:25 local time (03:55 GMT) during rush hour.[2] The fortified area is considered the safest area of Kabul, with 3m (10ft) tall blast walls.[2] India's foreign minister Sushma Swaraj said its embassy staff were safe.
Background
In April the Taliban announced a new offensive, saying their main focus would be foreign forces.[4]
Attack
Reactions
See also
References
- ^ "Kabul blast: At least 80 killed & over 350 wounded in explosion in Afghan capital's embassy district". RT International. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ^ a b c "Kabul bomb: Dozens killed in Afghan capital's diplomatic zone". BBC News. 2017-05-31. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ^ CNN, Ehsan Popalzai and Faith Karimi. "Afghanistan explosion: 80 killed in blast near diplomatic area". CNN. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Afghan Taliban announce spring offensive". BBC News. 2017-04-28. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
