At Least 95 Dead After Terrorist Attack In Kabul

At least 95 are dead and 158 others injured after another terrorist attack in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul.

According to the reports, the terrorist used an ambulance (full of explosives) to pass the first security checkpoint. He told security that he was transporting a patient to a hospital. He detonated the explosives at the second security checkpoint.

“The majority of the dead in the attack are civilians, but of course we have military casualties as well,” Rahimi said. He said four suspects had been arrested and were being questioned but he didn’t elaborate.

The bombing sent thick black smoke into the sky from the site near the government’s former Interior Ministry building. Also nearby are the European Union and Indian consulates.

The powerful explosion was felt throughout the capital. At the scene, dozens of vehicles were damaged or destroyed. Several shops, including some selling antiques and photography equipment, were also destroyed.

The Taliban has taken responsibility. This is the “deadliest insurgent attack in the country so far this year.” The death toll stands at 95, but they expect the number to continue to rise. Many of those injured are in critical condition.

BREAKING: Afghan Public Health Ministry says death toll in suicide car bomb attack in Kabul rises to 95, with 158 wounded.

— The Associated Press (@AP) January 27, 2018

UPDATE: Kabul suicide car bombing death toll rises to at least 95 people, officials say https://t.co/Bhq3b7wFc5

— Fox News (@FoxNews) January 27, 2018

No one can let their guard down TERRORIST are like COCKROACHES..kill 1 & 10 more surface

— Regan (@betley_regan) January 27, 2018

Dozens of people have been killed after a bomber drove an ambulance into a crowded area in Kabul https://t.co/bm4DYmornB

— Sky News (@SkyNews) January 27, 2018

Very sad and equally sad that our military personnel and so many innocent civilians died in vain.

— vinnie baker (@bilbalbag) January 27, 2018

The death toll in the Taliban attack in Kabul has risen to 95 with more than 150 injured, Afghan officials say https://t.co/BNjglt9RbN pic.twitter.com/5YWIg9E5pF

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 27, 2018

my heart breaks for those people. May they find peace.

— Ian Wallin (@blogantithesis) January 27, 2018

So sad. 🙏🏻

— Charlotte (@CharsPage) January 27, 2018

The real face if islam I reckon…

— Aerin Beyrz (@aerinbeyrz666) January 27, 2018

Heartbreaking for all the innocent lives lost.💔

— PK (@PKaminske) January 27, 2018

Dozens of people were killed and wounded last month after a suicide attack targeting a Shiite cultural center in Kabul. ISIS claimed responsibility. And just last week, 22 people died after Taliban terrorists attacked the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul. American citizens were among the dead and wounded.

This is so sad. That city is in shambles. Those poor, innocent people. I can’t imagine what they’re going through.

h/t Fox News