Deadly Suicide Bombing in Kabul Kills Six, Injures 13 Amid Ongoing Security Challenges

A tragic suicide bombing occurred in the Qala Bakhtiar neighborhood of Kabul, resulting in the deaths of six individuals and injuries to 13 others. The victims, including a woman, were all civilians, according to Khalid Zadran, spokesperson for the Kabul police chief. The assailant reportedly concealed explosives on their body to carry out the attack.

Suicide bombing in Kabul’s Qala-e-Bakhtiar area leaves 6 people dead, 13 others wounded. pic.twitter.com/fRIx7xn4Cc

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While no group has yet claimed responsibility, suspicion falls on ISIS-K, an affiliate of the Islamic State known for its violent acts within Afghanistan. This faction often targets the country’s minority Shia community and has a history of striking at schools and healthcare facilities.

Police in the Afghan capital say a suicide bomber carried out an attack Monday, killing at least six people and injuring 13 others.

The blast took place in the southwestern Qala Bakhtiar neighbourhood in Kabul, said Khalid Zadran, spokesman for the Kabul police chief.1/2 pic.twitter.com/nyuN7vQXZV

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The incident underscores the volatile security situation in Afghanistan post-August 2021, following the Taliban’s takeover and the full withdrawal of U.S. and NATO forces. Despite the Taliban’s promises of increased safety, the reality has been marred by continued violence, notably marked by an ISIS-K orchestrated dual attack on Kabul’s airport and the nearby Baron Hotel, killing nearly 200 people, including 13 U.S. service members, predominantly Afghan civilians.

Six Killed and 13 Wounded in Kabul Suicide Bombing

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ISIS-K, although sharing Sunni Islamic tenets with the Taliban, diverges significantly in ideology. The group has escalated its recruitment and attacks, particularly against those the Taliban pledged to protect, including women, children, and minority groups. This increase in violence has also seen attacks against international targets, such as the Russian and Pakistani embassies in Kabul, underscoring the ongoing threat to both local and foreign entities in the region.

Major Points:

• A suicide bombing in Kabul’s Qala Bakhtiar neighborhood resulted in at least six deaths and 13 injuries, with all victims being civilians, including one woman.
• Khalid Zadran, spokesperson for the Kabul police chief, reported that the bomber had concealed explosives on their body.
• No group has officially claimed responsibility for the attack, though ISIS-K, known for its sporadic assaults in Afghanistan, is a suspected perpetrator.
• The Taliban, who took control of Afghanistan in 2021 after U.S. and NATO forces withdrew, had promised enhanced security which was challenged by ongoing attacks, including a significant one by ISIS-K at Kabul’s airport in August 2021.
• ISIS-K’s attacks often target vulnerable groups such as women, children, and minorities, and have included high-profile assaults on foreign entities like the Russian and Pakistani embassies in Kabul.

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