January 2010 Kabul attack
| January 2010 attack in central Kabul | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kabul |
| Date | January 18, 2010 |
| Target | presidential palace, government buildings, commercial buildings |
Attack type | Suicide attack |
| Deaths | 3 soldiers, 2 civilians |
| Injured | dozens |
| Perpetrators | Taliban (7 fighters) |
The January 2010 attack in central Kabul was a suicide attack which occurred in central Kabul, Afghanistan on 18 January 2010 when Taliban gunmen attacked the presidential palace and several government buildings. Also a shopping complex and a cinema in the city was targeted by the attackers. Twelve people died in the attack, including the Taliban fighters, with dozens reported wounded.[1] According to a statement on a Taliban website, the nearby Serena Hotel and government buildings were the intended target for the attack.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Afghan capital Kabul hit by co-ordinated Taliban attack". BBC News. London: BBC. 18 January 2010. Retrieved 18 January 2010.
