Kabul blasts

ISIS claims responsibility for Kabul Gurdwara attack, cites ‘insult of Prophet Muhammed’

ISKP claimed the responsibility for the Karte Parwan Gurdwara attack in Kabul yesterday, and said that the attack was conducted as revenge for the insult of Prophet Muhammed by an Indian politician.

Jun 19, 2022, 11:44 AM IST

Multiple blasts reported near Gurdwara in Afghanistan's capital Kabul

"The sound of explosions was heard in Karte Parwan area of Kabul city. Details about the nature and casualties of this incident are not yet known," Tolo News tweeted today.

Jun 18, 2022, 10:21 AM IST

India monitoring situation in Afghanistan, focus is on security situation of evacuations: MEA

MEA spokesperson said, "We are monitoring the situation in Afghanistan and are in touch with other countries especially the US as they are operating the Kabul airport.”

Aug 27, 2021, 18:31 PM IST

Afghanistan crisis: Evacuation flights resume at Kabul airport after suicide blasts claim at least 100 lives

Turkey said the Taliban have asked it to operate the Kabul airport, however, no decision has been taken yet.

Aug 27, 2021, 15:46 PM IST

US braces for more ISIS attacks after Kabul blasts: 'We are doing everything to be prepared'

Kabul health officials were quoted as saying 60 civilians were killed in the attack on August 26. "I saw bodies and body parts flying in the air like a tornado blowing plastic bags," said one Afghan who had been trying to reach the airport.

Aug 27, 2021, 07:34 AM IST

Multiple rockets hit various parts of Afghan's Kabul; 5 killed

The two blasts occurred in the city's Chehel Sutoon and Arzaan Qeemat areas. Of the five victims, one was a security force member, according to the Ministry.

Nov 21, 2020, 12:44 PM IST

3 IED blasts rock Afghanistan's capital Kabul; 1 dead, four injured

The second blast happened in Hangarha Roundabout in Kabul`s PD15 at around 7:20 am where two policemen were wounded.

 

Aug 22, 2020, 17:49 PM IST

Several rockets trigger blasts in Afghan capital Kabul

Several explosions were heard in the diplomatic district of the Afghan capital Kabul on Tuesday, but there was no immediate information on casualties, Reuters witnesses and a security official said.

Aug 21, 2018, 13:09 PM IST

Series of blasts hits Kabul, casualties feared

A series of blasts hit Afghanistan capital Kabul on Wednesday. However, there is no confirmation yet on the number of casualties in the incident. The explosions were carried out in PD13 and 

May 09, 2018, 13:23 PM IST

Twin bombings in Afghanistan's capital Kabul kill 38, several wounded; Taliban role suspected

Two large bombings near government offices in Afghanistan's capital Tuesday killed at least 38 people, including civilians and military personnel, officials said.

Jan 10, 2017, 22:44 PM IST

24 dead in twin Taliban suicide bomb attack near defence ministry in Kabul

President Ashraf Ghani condemned the attack, which came less than two weeks after gunmen attacked the American University in Kabul, killing 13 people.

Sep 05, 2016, 18:43 PM IST

Taliban suicide bomb attack in Kabul kills at least nine, injures over 30

There was no immediate confirmation of the cause of the blasts.

Sep 05, 2016, 17:25 PM IST

80 killed, over 200 injured in twin suicide bomb attacks on Kabul protesters; Islamic State claims responsibility

The bombings, apparently aimed at sowing sectarian discord in a country well known for Shia-Sunni harmony, came as thousands of Hazaras gathered to protest over a multi-million-dollar power line.

Jul 23, 2016, 21:06 PM IST