| Mazar-i-Sharif minivan bombings | |
|---|---|
| Location | Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh Province, Afghanistan |
| Date | 25 May 2022 |
| Target | civilians |
Attack type | vehicle bombing |
| Deaths | 9 |
| Injured | 15 |
Mazar-i-Sharif
Mazar-i-Sharif (Afghanistan)
On 25 May 2022, three explosions hit a group of minivans in the Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh Province. 9 people were killed and 15 others wounded.[1]
Taliban authorities said that the terrorists responsible had placed IEDs inside the vehicles.[1] All the victims were from the country's minority Shia Muslims, according to a police official.[1][2]
The Islamic State – Khorasan Province claimed responsibility via the Amaq News Agency.[3][4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Faiez, Rahim (25 May 2022). "Blasts rip through mosque, minivans in Afghanistan, killing at least a dozen". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ↑ "Blast tears through Kabul mosque, killing at least five". Reuters. 25 May 2022. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ↑ "Blast in Kabul mosque, IS bombs in north Afghanistan kill 14". AP NEWS. 25 May 2022. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ↑ "Islamic State claims responsibility for attack in Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif". Reuters. 25 May 2022. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
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