28 July 2019 Kabul suicide bombing
| 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 |
On 28 July 2019, a suicide car bombing occurred in the Kabul office of the Vice Presidential candidate Amrullah Saleh. The bombing killed over 20 and injured over 50, including slightly wounding Saleh.[1] Four gunmen then stormed the building and laid siege for hours before being killed.[2]
Casualties
[edit]Twenty people were killed, and 50 others wounded, including Amrullah Saleh who was slightly injured in the blast.[1]
Responsibility of the attack
[edit]There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack but ISIL and the Taliban both frequently carry out attacks in this region.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Death toll from attack on Afghan VP candidate's office rises to 20". Reuters. 29 July 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ^ "Deadly attack on Afghan candidate's office". 29 July 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
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