Afghan mosque bombing has killed 55 people, “Islamic State” declares responsibility
2021-10-09 11:01:11Source: China News Network
Chinanews, October 9th, a comprehensive report, on the 8th local time, a suicide bombing attack occurred at a mosque in the northeastern city of Kunduz, Afghanistan. Up to now, 55 people have been killed. The extremist organization “Islamic State Khorasan” announced Responsible for the attack.
According to reports, this is the most casualty attack in Afghanistan since the U.S. military withdrew at the end of August.
When the explosion occurred, Shiite Muslims were praying in the mosque, and the scene was very crowded. Photos and videos at the scene showed that debris from the explosion covered the floor, the ceiling of the mosque was burned to black, and the stairs at the entrance were covered with blood.
A statement issued by the “Islamic State Khorasan” stated that a suicide bomber “detonated a bomb vest” in the crowd.
Taliban spokesman Mujahid said that Shiite mosques were the target of the attack. Taliban special forces have arrived at the scene and are investigating. The UN envoy to Afghanistan condemned the attack, calling it a “disturbing act of violence” against religious institutions.
Since the Taliban took over the Afghan regime in August, the “Islamic State Khorasan” organization has made many attacks in Afghanistan.
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