Event

2013 Herat US consulate attack

13 Sep 2013 · 34.35° N, 62.20° E

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When
13 Sep 2013
Kind
Event
Coordinates
34.35° N, 62.20° E

Placed at the area around the town its text names, Herat.

Summary

Taliban insurgents attack the United States consulate in Herat, with two members of the Afghan National Police reported as killed and about 20 civilians injured.

2013 Herat US consulate attack

Taliban attack in Afghanistan

The U.S. consulate in Herat, Afghanistan was attacked on September 13, 2013, by a group of Taliban militants. Reports indicated that the assault began at 5:30 am on the front gate of the consulate. A large truck drove up to the consulate's primary vehicle entry point and detonated a massive improvised explosive charge, causing extensive damage.

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