A suicide bombing outside a bank in northeastern Afghanistan has left at least five people dead and seven others injured, local police confirmed on Tuesday. The attack occurred at 8:35 a.m. (0405 GMT) near a Kabul Bank branch in Kunduz province, where a suicide bomber detonated explosives strapped to his body. Among the dead were a bank security guard, civilians, and members of Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban movement, according to Jumma Uddin Khakasr, the provincial police spokesperson.
Authorities have not identified the perpetrators, and no group has claimed responsibility so far. However, Afghanistan has witnessed repeated attacks by Islamic State’s local affiliate (ISIS-K), which has been waging an insurgency against the Taliban government since its return to power in 2021.
Despite Taliban claims of having largely dismantled the group, ISIS-K continues to stage deadly assaults across the country, targeting Taliban officials, civilians, and minority communities.
Key Points:
Suicide Bombing in Kunduz: A suicide bomber detonated explosives outside a Kabul Bank branch in Kunduz province, northeastern Afghanistan.
Casualties Reported: At least five people were killed, including a bank security guard, civilians, and Taliban members. Seven others were injured.
Timing of Attack: The blast occurred at 8:35 a.m. (0405 GMT) on Tuesday.
No Claim of Responsibility: No group has claimed responsibility so far, and authorities have not identified the perpetrators.
Ongoing Security Threat: ISIS-K, the Afghan branch of the Islamic State, has been carrying out attacks against the Taliban since 2021, despite claims by the Taliban that they have largely crushed the group.
