Incident Summary:

11/09/2016: An explosive device detonated targeting a civilian vehicle in Tambakol, Kandahar, Afghanistan. At least seven civilians were killed in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Taliban.

GTD ID:
201611090017

When:
2016-11-09

Country:
Afghanistan

Region:
South Asia

Province/administrative
region/u.s. state:

Kandahar

City:
Tambakol

Attack Information
Type of Attack (more) Bombing/Explosion
Successful Attack? (more) Yes
Target Information (more)
Target Type: Private Citizens & Property
Name of Entity Not Applicable
Specific Description Vehicle
Nationality of Target Afghanistan
Additional Information
Hostages No
Ransom No
Property Damage Yes
Extent of Property Damage Minor (likely < $1 million)
Value of Property Damage Unknown
Weapon Information
Type Sub-type
Explosives Unknown Explosive Type
Weapon Details
A roadside bomb was used in the attack.
Additional Information
Suicide Attack?No
Part of Multiple Incident?No
Criterion 1 (more) Yes
Criterion 2 (more) Yes
Criterion 3 (more) Yes
Doubt Terrorism Proper (more) No
Perpetrator Group Information
Group Name Claimed Responsibility
Taliban No
Perpetrator Statistics
Number of Perpetrators Unknown
Number of Captured Perpetrators 0
Casualty Information
Total Number of Casualties 7 Fatalities / 0 Injured
Total Number of Fatalities 7
Number of U.S. Fatalities 0
Number of Perpetrator Fatalities 0
Total Number of Injured 0
Number of U.S. Injured 0
Number of Perpetrators Injured 0
Sources
"7 of a family killed in Kandahar roadside blast," Pajhwok Afghan News English, November 10, 2016.
"Afghanistan: Roadside IED Blast Kills Family of Seven in Kandahar Province," Pajhwok Afghan News Online, November 10, 2016.
"Afghanistan: Taliban bomb kill 7 civilians including women and children in Kandahar," Khaama Press Online, November 10, 2016.