Kabul attack: death toll rises to 103
(VOVWORLD) - The death toll in the suicide car bombing in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Saturday rose to 103 while the number of injuries increased to 235, Afghan authorities confirmed on Sunday.
A victim of the Kabul attack on January 27, 2018, is carried to a safe place. (Photo: AFP/VNA)
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More security personnel were deployed to check-points near the bomb site. The Afghan authorities warned that the Islamic State is planning attacks on supermarkets and restaurants in Kabul where foreigners often visit. The government declared Sunday a national day of mourning and Monday a public holiday in Kabul to help the families of the victims.