Islamic State Claims Deadly Suicide Bombing in Kabul

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a Kabul suicide bombing that killed six people, citing the Taliban's revival of Bagram detention facilities as the cause. The attack signifies ongoing insurgency against the Taliban, who have largely subdued the group despite continued violence.

The Islamic State on Tuesday claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Kabul that killed six people. The group stated that the attack was in response to the Taliban's revival of Bagram detention facilities.

The Soviet-built airstrip at Bagram served as the primary base for U.S. forces in Afghanistan after September 11, 2001, until their 2021 withdrawal. Islamic State linked the attack to a retaliation against Taliban's treatment of Muslim prisoners.

The Acting Head of Prison Administration, Mohammad Yusuf Mestari, announced that Bagram prison is being reactivated. However, details on the transferred prisoners remain undisclosed. Kabul police reported the six casualties as civilians. The Islamic State claimed a higher toll, targeting judicial service workers, but Reuters could not verify these figures.

(With inputs from agencies.)