2017 Herat bombing

2017 Herat bombing
Part of War in Afghanistan (2015–present)
2017 Herat bombing (Afghanistan)
2017 Herat bombing (Middle East)
Location Herat, Afghanistan
Date 6 June 2017 (2017-06-06)
Weapons Explosives
Deaths 7
Non-fatal injuries
15
Perpetrators Unknown
Jama Masjid of Herat

On June 6, 2017, a bomb explosion outside the Jama Masjid in the western city of Herat in Afghanistan killed at least 7 civilians, with at least 15 others wounded.[1][2]

Attack

The explosives were hidden in a rickshaw in the parking lot of the Jama Masjid in Herat.

References

  1. "Kabul blast death toll rises to 150 as deadly attacks continue". Press TV. Afghanistan. 6 June 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
  2. Rezaee, Jalil Ahmad; Birsel, Robert (6 June 2017). "Suspected bomb kills seven outside historic mosque in Afghanistan's Herat". Reuters. Kabul. Retrieved 6 June 2017.

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