August 2015 Kabul attacks
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| August 2015 Kabul Attacks | |
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Kabul location
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| Date | August 7, 2015 1:20 am local time |
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Attack type
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Suicide bombings, Firefights |
| Deaths | 50+ (including at least one preperator) |
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Non-fatal injuries
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500+ |
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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]
- ^ "Deadly explosion rocks Afghanistan's capital Kabul". Aljazeera. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ STANCATI, MARGHERITA (August 8, 2015). "Afghan Capital Suffers Deadliest Day of Attacks in Years". Wall Street Journal. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ^ "Dozens killed in multiple attacks across Kabul". Aljazeera. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ "Police Say Truck Bomb in Kabul Kills 7 People, Wounds 400". Aljazeera. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
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