Reuters reported that the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the explosion in western Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, which left at least 35 dead. According to reports, 40 others were injured. The explosion, caused by a car bomb, targeted a minibus or bus carrying employees of the Afghan Ministry of Mines at around 7 AM during the morning rush hour. An aid official told the German news agency that the vehicle carrying government employees was destroyed, and therefore the exact number of injured is still unclear. Reports indicate that at least three vehicles and 15 shops in the vicinity of the explosion were 'destroyed.' The explosion occurred near the home of Mohammad Mohaqiq, the second deputy of the Afghan Chief Executive. Najib Danish, spokesman for the Afghan Ministry of Interior, told Radio Free Europe’s Dari section that the motive for this attack is currently unclear, and no individual or group has claimed responsibility for it yet. Radio Free Europe reported that the explosion was the result of a suicide attack. The Associated Press, in its initial report, quoted a government official stating that all identified dead and injured in the early hours of the morning were civilians. Western Kabul is home to several leaders and political and religious figures in Afghanistan and has previously experienced attacks, including a suicide attack last month that resulted in the death of Ramadan Hosseinzadeh, a well-known Shia and Hazara cleric in Afghanistan. Mr. Mohaqiq, the second deputy of Abdullah Abdullah, is also a Hazara. According to Reuters, the number of civilians killed due to violence in Afghanistan in the first half of this year has exceeded 1,600.
35 Killed; Latest Casualties from Bomb Explosion in Kabul
A bomb explosion in western Kabul, claimed by the Taliban, has resulted in at least 35 deaths and 40 injuries, primarily among civilians. The attack targeted a vehicle carrying government employees during peak morning hours, highlighting ongoing violence in Afghanistan, particularly against civilians.
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📰 What Happened
A car bomb explosion in western Kabul killed at least 35 people and injured 40 others, primarily targeting a bus carrying employees of the Afghan Ministry of Mines during rush hour. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.
- The explosion occurred at around 7 AM, destroying the targeted vehicle and damaging nearby shops.
- This attack follows a pattern of violence against civilians in Afghanistan, with over 1,600 civilian deaths reported in the first half of the year.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Afghanistan has faced decades of conflict, with the Taliban emerging as a dominant force following their takeover in 2021. The Hazara community, often targeted in violence, represents a significant ethnic minority in the country.
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