Bombing Near Kabul Mosque Marks First Major Attack Since US Withdrawal

A bomb that exploded near the entrance of Kabul's main mosque on Sunday afternoon has killed at least eight people and left dozens wounded, according to medical sources in Afghanistan. The bombing marks the first major attack since the Kabul airport bombing that killed 13 U.S. troops in August. The blast targeted the Eid Gah Mosque where a funeral prayer service was being held for the mother of Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.

Some outlets emphasized how the explosion "underlined the serious security challenges" that the Taliban has faced since Western forces retreated from Afghanistan in August. Most left-and-center rated sources noted three people were arrested at the scene of the bombing but no group has taken responsibility. Some right-rated sources such as the Daily Mail said "responsibility for the attack was claimed by IS-K," noting how "attacks against the Taliban by IS militants have increased since the Taliban swept to power in mid-August."