On January 27, 2018, a suicide bomber used an ambulance filled with explosives to detonate near a police checkpoint in central Kabul. The blast killed over 100 people and injured more than 235 others, one of the deadliest attacks since 2001. The Taliban claimed responsibility, saying the bombing targeted government employees. The attack caused massive destruction in the city’s central district and overwhelmed hospitals. The tragedy triggered widespread grief and anger across Afghanistan and the international community.
