The Islamic State extremist group claimed responsibility on August 12 for a minivan explosion in the Afghan capital that killed at least one person. The militant group said in a statement that it had detonated an explosive device on August 11 targeting members of the Shi'ite minority community, killing and wounding about 13 people. Police spokesman Khalid Zadran confirmed on August 12 that a bomb had exploded in western Kabul, killing one civilian and wounding eleven. He added that the explosion happened in the Dasht-e Barchi neighborhood, and that a police investigation was under way.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Explosion In Afghan Capital
- By AP
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