2014 Yarkant attacks
The 2014 Yarkant attacks occurred in Yarkant County in Xinjiang on 28 July. Authorities stated that an armed gang of masked militants carried out attacks against civilians as well as local police across towns in the county.
| 2014 Yarkant attacks | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Xinjiang conflict | |
| Location | Yarkant/Shache County, Xinjiang |
| Coordinates | 38°23′27″N 77°13′24″E |
| Date | 28 July 2014 |
| Target | Civilians, police |
Attack type | Knife attack |
| Deaths | 96 (37 civilians, 59 attackers) |
| Injured | 13 |
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