August 2015 Kabul attacks

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August 2015 Kabul Attacks
Kabul in Afghanistan
Kabul location
Location Afghanistan Kabul, Afghanistan
Date August 7, 2015 (2015-08-07)
1:20 am local time
Attack type
Suicide bombings, Firefights
Deaths 50+ (including at least one preperator)
Non-fatal injuries
500+
Perpetrators Flag of Jihad.svg Taliban

The Kabul bombings killed at least 50 people and injured about 500 more in central Kabul, near an Afghan army base in the city's District 8.[1][2]

The first explosion occurred early on Friday, August 7, 2015 at 1:20 am local time. The bomber joined a queue of police trainees waiting to be searched at the entrance to the academy.

It was one of 3 attacks in a 24-hour period in Kabul.[3]

Casualties[edit]

The first blast happened at 1:20 am local time, killing at least 50 and injured more than 500.[4]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Deadly explosion rocks Afghanistan's capital Kabul". Aljazeera. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015. 
  2. ^ STANCATI, MARGHERITA (August 8, 2015). "Afghan Capital Suffers Deadliest Day of Attacks in Years". Wall Street Journal. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved August 8, 2015. 
  3. ^ "Dozens killed in multiple attacks across Kabul". Aljazeera. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015. 
  4. ^ "Police Say Truck Bomb in Kabul Kills 7 People, Wounds 400". Aljazeera. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.