KABUL, Afghanistan – The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly explosion that occurred in the Afghan capital on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least three people. The militant group stated that it detonated an explosive on a minivan belonging to employees of Afghanistan’s main prison in Kabul, resulting in the deaths and injuries of about 10 people. However, the police have confirmed that three civilians were killed and four others were wounded in the attack.
The explosion took place in the eastern part of the city, in the Alokhail area, and one suspect has been detained by the police. The Islamic State group has a history of carrying out attacks targeting Shiites whom they consider to be apostates. In fact, the group claimed responsibility for another minibus explosion in western Kabul over the weekend, which resulted in the deaths of at least five people.
The Islamic State’s affiliate in the region has been a significant rival of the Taliban since the latter took control of Afghanistan in August 2021. The group has continued to carry out attacks in Kabul and in northern provinces since then, despite the withdrawal of U.S. and other troops.
In summary, the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a minivan explosion in Kabul that resulted in the deaths of at least three people. The group’s affiliate has been continuing to carry out attacks in Afghanistan despite the Taliban’s control of the country.