Kabul hit by wave of deadly terror attacks since August 2015: A timeline

More than 320 people have been killed in total since the past 2 years

A truck loaded with explosives went off in downtown Kabul on May 31, 2017
A truck loaded with explosives went off in downtown Kabul
IANS Kabul
Last Updated : Jun 01 2017 | 10:16 AM IST

The Afghan capital has seen scores of deadly bombing attacks since August 2015. Following is the timeline of the attacks.

May 31, 2017 - At least 80 people were killed and over 350 injured when an explosive-laden truck exploded near the diplomatic zone in the city.

March 8, 2017 - At least 50 people were killed after attackers dressed as doctors stormed Sardar Daud Khan military hospital

November 21, 2016 - At least 27 were killed in a suicide bomb attack on Baqir ul Olum mosque during a Shia ceremony.

July 23, 2016 - At least 80 people died in twin bomb blasts targeting a rally by the Shia Hazara minority in Deh Mazang square.

April 19, 2016 - At least 28 were killed in a huge explosion close to the Afghan defence ministry building.

February 1, 2016 - 20 people were killed in a suicide bomb attack at the police headquarters.

August 7, 2015 - At least 35 people were killed in separate bomb attacks across the capital.

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First Published: Jun 01 2017 | 10:15 AM IST

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