The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing in West of Kabul city.
ISIS releases identity of Kabul wedding hall bomber as Abu Asim Al-Pakistani
Afghan Voice Agency(AVA) , 18 Aug 2019 - 15:22
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing in West of Kabul city.
The group issued a statement in Arabic that the attack was carried out by ISIS suicide bomber Abu Asim Al-Pakistani.
The statement further added that the attack targeted a gathering of Mushrikeens, referring to victims as non-believers.
Nasrat Rahimi, a spokesman for the Ministry of Interior said the explosion took place at around 10:40 pm local time inside Hotel Shahr-e Dubai in 6th district of the city.
Rahimi further added that a suicide bomber detonated his explosives among the guests of a wedding, killing at least 63 people.
According to security officials, the attack killed 63 people and wounded at least 182 others.
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