2015 Khost Suicide Bombing

On 12 July 2015, a car bomb exploded in the city of Khost, Afghanistan, near a military checkpoint located on the edge of the city. The blast killed 33 people and wounded 10 others, including children. Among those killed were at least 12 children. No military personnel were reported killed in the attack, despite its proximity to the checkpoint.

The bombing added to a pattern of violence in Khost province, an area that has previously been the site of significant attacks during the broader conflict in Afghanistan, including the earlier Camp Chapman attack. The available record does not specify a claim of responsibility, details of any investigation, or subsequent arrests or prosecutions connected to the bombing.

This dossier is based on limited available source material. No information is currently available regarding the identities of victims, the specific type of vehicle or explosive device used, or the individuals or groups responsible for planning or carrying out the attack. No charges, arrests, or convictions have been documented in the available sources.