Date: April 18, 2015

Location: Kabul Bank branch, Jalalabad City, Nangarhar Province

Victims:

Thirty-two civilians killed

One hundred twenty-six civilians injured (including five children)

Extensive damage to vehicles, shops, and businesses

Perpetrators: Islamic State initially claimed then later denied responsibility

Incident Type: Body-Borne Improvised

Explosive Device (BB-IED) suicide attack

Narrative:

On April 18, 2015, a suicide attacker wearing an Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) uniform detonated a Body-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (BB-IED) outside a branch of Kabul Bank in Jalalabad City, Nangarhar Province. The attack occurred after the perpetrator failed to enter the bank, where many civilians were queuing to collect their monthly government salaries. The explosion resulted in 158 civilian casualties: 32 deaths and 126 injuries, including five children. The blast also caused extensive damage to surrounding vehicles, shops, and businesses in the area. The Islamic State initially claimed responsibility for the attack but later denied involvement.