A Trail of Terror
Kabul is no stranger to terror attacks, with the Afghanistan capital witnessing multiple high-casualty strikes over the years
2017 MARCH 8: Militants storm Sardar Daud Khan Military Hospital, leaving at least 49 dead and 63 injured. Islamic State claims the attack 2016 32
NOV 21: At least people killed and 80 injured after an Islamic State suicide bomber strikes a Shia mosque SEPT 5: Twin suicide blasts near the Afghan defence ministry building leaves 41 dead and more than 100 injured. The Taliban claims the first blast JULY 23: Two blasts at the Deh Mazang square, targeting a Hazara gathering, kill 97 people and leave over 250 injured. Islamic State claims the blasts APRIL 19: Taliban militants attack a security team responsible for protecting government VIPs, killing 64 and injuring 350 FEB 1: A Taliban suicide bomber strikes the Afghan National Civil Order Police headquarters, killing at least
20 and injuring another 30
2015
AUG 7: Aseries of bombs leave at least 50 dead and more than 200 injured, with the Taliban blamed for the attack MAY 13: Taliban gunmen storm the Park Palace Guest House, where a concert — primarily attended by foriegn nationals — is to take place. At least 13 people killed, including 4 Indians MARCH 20: Taliban gunmen storm the Kabul Serena Hotel, killing at least nine people, including an Indian national and an international observer for the upcoming presidential elections JANUARY 17: Taliban suicide bomber self detonates outside a restaurant, followed by gunmen entering the building and opening fire. At least 21 people killed