A 2017 bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan.

 The Whole Story of the May 2017 Kabul Bombings On May 31, 2017, a series of bombings occurred in Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan. The bombings were the deadliest attack in the city since the Taliban was overthrown in 2001. The attack targeted civilians, and the explosions occurred in high-traffic areas during the morning rush hour, causing chaos and destruction. The bombings killed at least 150 people and injured over 300 others, making it one of the deadliest terror attacks in Afghanistan's recent history. Background of the Kabul Bombings The Taliban, an extremist Islamist group, had been involved in several terror attacks in Kabul, targeting government officials, military personnel, and civilians. They have been attempting to overthrow the Afghan government since their fall from power in 2001. The rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan is attributed to a combination of factors, including the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, which led to the radicalization of Afghan militants,