The Islamic State Khorasan (ISKP) has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in the Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul, Afghanistan. The group’s statement asserts that the attack targeted Shia individuals in the region.
Reportedly, quoting the Kabul Police Chief, a bomb detonated in a vehicle, leading to one fatality and injuring 11 others. The swift claim of responsibility by ISKP underscores the intense rivalry between the group and the Taliban as both factions compete for dominance and influence in Afghanistan.
This conflict has contributed to heightened violence and instability, particularly in areas near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. The recent attack may be part of a broader strategy by ISKP to destabilize local political structures and incite chaos in the region.
Since the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021, ISKP has been actively orchestrating attacks across the country, accusing the Taliban regime of being “apostate” and intensifying the violent conflict between the two groups.