August 2017 Herat mosque attack
On August 1, 2017, two suicide bombers entered a Shi'ite mosque named "Jadwadia" in Herat, Afghanistan, during an evening prayer session. After throwing explosives into the crowd, one of the two men detonated his vest. The remaining attacker continued firing on the crowd before detonating his vest as well. The attack caused 33 deaths and left 66 people injured. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
| 2017 Herat Mosque attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of War in Afghanistan (2015-present) | |
Herat Herat (Afghanistan) | |
| Location | Jadwadia mosque, Herat, Afghanistan |
| Coordinates | 34°21′10.31″N 69°12′14.50″E |
| Date | August 1, 2017 20:00 (UTC + 04:30) |
| Target | Shi'ite worshipers |
Attack type | Suicide bombing, Shooting |
| Weapons | Explosive belt, Assault rifle |
| Deaths | 33 (+2 attackers) |
| Injured | 66 |
| Victims | Shi'ites |
No. of participants | 2 |
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