Several armed and suicide attackers assaulted the building of Afghanistan's state radio and television in Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province, on Wednesday morning, May 17. Attaullah Khogyani, the spokesman for the Nangarhar governor, told AFP that there were four attackers, two of whom (at the time of the report) had detonated themselves, while the other two continued to resist. Reports indicate that at least two people have been killed and at least 14 others injured during the attack. Initially, the number of attackers was reported to be three. Afghan security forces have managed to rescue some of the staff present in the building. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan is one of the main centers of activity for the Islamic State (ISIS) in the country. Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province, is located on the border with Pakistan. The United States used its largest non-nuclear bomb against ISIS fighters' underground tunnels in this province last month. In this context, the leader of the Islamic State group in Afghanistan has been killed. The Hezb-e Islami forces are unwilling to hand over their weapons to the Afghan government.
Armed Attackers Assault Afghan Radio and Television Building in Nangarhar
On May 17, armed attackers launched a suicide assault on the state radio and television building in Jalalabad, Nangarhar, resulting in at least two deaths and 14 injuries. The attack, involving four assailants, highlights the ongoing security challenges in a region known for ISIS activity. The incident underscores the volatile security situation in Afghanistan, especially following recent U.S. military actions against ISIS.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
On May 17, armed attackers, including suicide bombers, assaulted the state radio and television building in Jalalabad, resulting in casualties and highlighting ongoing security issues in the region. Afghan security forces intervened to rescue staff and neutralize the attackers.
- At least two people were killed and 14 injured in the attack.
- Nangarhar province is a known stronghold for ISIS activities.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Afghanistan has faced significant instability since the U.S. withdrawal, with various militant groups, including ISIS, continuing to carry out attacks. Nangarhar province has been a focal point for such violence.
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