28 July 2019 Kabul suicide bombing
On 28 July 2019, a suicide car bombing occurred in the Kabul office of the Vice Presidential candidate Amrullah Saleh,[1] killing over 20 and injuring over 50 including slightly wounding Saleh. Four gunmen then stormed the building and laid siege for hours before being killed.[2]
| 28 July 2019 Kabul suicide bombing | |
|---|---|
 Kabul location | |
| Location | Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Date | July 28, 2019 |
| Target | Amrullah Saleh |
Attack type | Shooting, suicide bombing |
| Deaths | 20+ |
| Injured | 50 |
| Perpetrators | Unknown |
Casualties
Twenty people were killed, and 50 others wounded, including Amrullah Saleh who was slightly injured in the blast.[3]
Responsibility of the attack
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack but ISIL and the Taliban both frequently carry out attacks in this region.[4]
See also
References
- "20 killed in blast, gun battle at Afghan VP candidate's office". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- "Deadly attack on Afghan candidate's office". 29 July 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- "Death toll from attack on Afghan VP candidate's office rises to 20". Reuters. 29 July 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- Sputnik. "Death Toll in Attack on Afghan President's Deputy Office in Kabul Rises to 20, 50 Injured". sputniknews.com. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
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