| 2021 Kabul hospital attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of Islamic State–Taliban conflict | |
  Kabul Kabul (Afghanistan) | |
| Location | Kabul, Afghanistan |
| Date | 2 November 2021 |
| Target | Daoud Khan Military Hospital |
| Deaths | 25+(+5) |
| Injured | 50+ |
| Perpetrators | Islamic State – Khorasan Province |
On 2 November 2021, a major insurgent attack occurred at the Sardar Mohammad Daoud Khan Military Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan.[1][2] At least 25 people were killed.[1][2]
Background
Islamic State began an insurgency in Afghanistan in 2015. They claimed responsibility for a 2017 attack on Daoud Khan hospital.[1][2]
Attack
On 2 November 2021, bombers and gunmen attacked Daoud Khan Military Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. A suicide bomber on a motorcycle detonated his explosives at the gate of the hospital followed by four attackers. The attackers stormed the hospital and killed multiple people including Mawlawi Hamdullah Mukhlis leader of the Kabul Corps of the Islamic Army of Afghanistan who was also known as the "Conqueror of Kabul" after he became the first senior Taliban figure to occupy the Afghanistan presidential palace during the August 15, 2021 Taliban takeover of Kabul.[3][4][5] The attack was followed by a second more powerful explosion also at the gate. Taliban commando then arrived via helicopter and engaged in a firefight with the Islamic State gunmen leading to the deaths of all the attackers. The attack killed at least 25 people and wounded 50 more.[6][7][8]
Responsibility
The Islamic State – Khorasan Province claimed responsibility for the attack.[9]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 More than 20 killed in attack on Kabul military hospital
- 1 2 3 "Explosions and gun attack on central Kabul hospital kill 25 people". The Guardian. Reuters. 2021-11-02. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
- ↑ "Senior Taliban commander, several civilians killed in Kabul hospital attack". France 24. 2 November 2021.
- ↑ "Key Taliban member killed in Afghanistan military hospital attack". WION. November 3, 2021. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ↑ Lalzoy, Najibullah (November 3, 2021). "Key Taliban commander among those killed in Kabul attack". The Khaama Press News Agency – via www.khaama.com.
- ↑ "The Commander of the Army Corps in Kabul Died in ISKP Attack". Hashtesubh daily. 3 November 2021. Archived from the original on 3 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ↑ "IS takes responsibility for deadly attack on hospital in Kabul". Archynewsy. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ↑ "Dozens killed and wounded as blasts and gunfire hit Kabul hospital". S G E. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ↑ "IS takes responsibility for deadly attack on hospital in Kabul". ArchyNewsy. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.