The 'Green Village' residential complex in eastern Kabul was attacked on Wednesday, November 18. A loud explosion was heard near this residential complex. According to the Associated Press, the 'Green Village' complex is home to employees and personnel of foreign companies operating in the city. General Mohammad Zahir, the police chief of Kabul, reported that gunfire was also heard immediately after the explosion, but it is still unclear whether the shooting occurred inside or outside the complex. According to Mr. Zahir, four Taliban fighters were killed during the attack, but no civilians or military personnel were harmed. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a Twitter message. NATO confirmed the occurrence of the attack but refrained from providing further details. An unnamed security official stated, 'Initial reports indicate that the Green Village complex was targeted. The sound of several grenades or RPGs was heard.' However, according to the spokesperson for the Afghan Ministry of Interior, a vehicle laden with explosives detonated. This is the second attack on a foreign residence base in recent days. During a suicide attack on one of the bases controlled by the Hart security services company on Monday, two Afghan forces and three attackers were killed. The Taliban took responsibility for that attack as well. The last attack on the 'Green Village' complex occurred on October 13, 2013, during which two civilians were killed. In another attack on this complex in 2012, seven civilians and soldiers were killed. Militant attacks have intensified since the beginning of Ashraf Ghani's presidency. Foreign forces are set to leave Afghanistan by the end of this year.
Explosion and Gunfire at Foreign Forces Residential Complex in East Kabul
An explosion and subsequent gunfire occurred at the Green Village residential complex in Kabul, which houses foreign personnel. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, which resulted in the deaths of four of their fighters but no civilian casualties. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan as foreign forces prepare to withdraw.
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📰 What Happened
An explosion and gunfire occurred at the Green Village residential complex in Kabul, which houses foreign personnel. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, resulting in the deaths of four of their fighters but no civilian casualties.
- The attack is part of a series of assaults on foreign residences in Kabul.
- This incident underscores the deteriorating security situation as foreign forces prepare to leave Afghanistan.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Afghanistan has experienced prolonged conflict, particularly since the U.S. invasion in 2001, with the Taliban emerging as a dominant insurgent force. The withdrawal of foreign troops has led to increased attacks as the Taliban seeks to assert control.
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