17 August 2019 Kabul bombing
On 17 August 2019, a suicide bombing took place during a wedding in a wedding hall in Kabul, Afghanistan. At least 92 people were killed in the attack and over 140 injured. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claimed responsibility for the bombing, stating that the attack targeted the Shi'ites. More than 1,000 people were gathered for the wedding when the attack took place. The attack occurred a day before the 100th Afghan Independence Day, causing the government to postpone the planned celebrations taking place at the Darul Aman Palace. It was the deadliest attack in Kabul since January 2018.
| 17 August 2019 Kabul bombing | |
|---|---|
| Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) and Persecution of Shias by the Islamic State | |
Bombing site Bombing site (Afghanistan) Bombing site Bombing site (Kabul) | |
| Location | Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Coordinates | 34.5007°N 69.1452°E |
| Date | 17 August 2019 10:40 p.m. (AFT; UTC+04:30) |
| Target | Shia Hazara civilians |
Attack type | Suicide bombing |
| Weapons | Explosive belt |
| Deaths | 92 |
| Injured | 142 |
| Perpetrators | Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant – Khorasan Province |
| Motive | Anti-Shi'ism |
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