April 2012 Afghanistan attacks
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The April 2012 Afghanistan attacks[9][10][11] took place on Sunday, 15 April 2012, at around 13:00 local time (08:30 UTC) when heavily armed Taliban insurgents and suicide bombers launched multiple coordinated attacks throughout Afghanistan.[7] Insurgents launched the 2012 spring offensive on multiple locations, including government buildings, military bases, and embassies.[12] Attacks occurred in four Afghan provinces, including Kabul and Paktia.[13] Different reports attribute responsibility for the attacks to either Taliban or the Haqqani network although the Taliban have claimed responsibility.[14]
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Part of War in Afghanistan | |
Location | Kabul, Nangarhar, Paktia and Logar provinces |
Coordinates | 33°N 65°E |
Date | 13:00 on 15 April 2012 (2012-04-15)- 07:00 on 16 April 2012 (2012-04-16) AST[1][2] (UTC+04:30) |
Target | Five Embassies, ISAF bases, Parliament, government buildings, airport,[3] hotel. |
Deaths | At least 47 killed (39 insurgents, 8 security forces, 4 civilians)[4][5][6] |
Injured | At least 44 injured (39 security forces, 5 civilians) |
Perpetrators | Afghan Taliban[7] Haqqani Network (suspected)[8] |
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