Incident Summary:

07/31/2018: An explosive device detonated targeting a passenger bus in Lashkak, Farah, Afghanistan. At least eight people were killed and 31 people were injured in the blast. No group claimed responsibility for the incident; however, sources attributed the attack to the Taliban.

GTD ID:
201807310013

When:
2018-07-31

Country:
Afghanistan

Region:
South Asia

Province/administrative
region/u.s. state:

Farah

City:
Lashkak

Location Details:
The incident occurred in the Bala Buluk district.

Attack Information
Type of Attack (more) Bombing/Explosion
Successful Attack? (more) Yes
Target Information (more)
Target Type: Transportation
Name of Entity Unknown
Specific Description Bus
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 Land Mine
Weapon Details
A roadside landmine 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
Additional Information Casualty numbers conflict across sources. Following GTD protocol, the majority reliable estimates are reported here.
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 8 Fatalities / 31 Injured
Total Number of Fatalities 8
Number of U.S. Fatalities 0
Number of Perpetrator Fatalities 0
Total Number of Injured 31
Number of U.S. Injured 0
Number of Perpetrators Injured 0
Sources
"Civilians suffer heavy casualties in a roadside bomb explosion in Farah," Khaama Press, July 31, 2018.
"Roadside bomb strikes bus in west Afghanistan - 11 civilians killed," dpa-AFX International ProFeed, July 31, 2018.
"Xinhua: 1st LD Writethru: 8 Killed, 40 Injured In Roadside Bomb Blast In W. Afghanistan," Xinhua, July 31, 2018.