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What is a suicide car bomb?

A suicide car bomb is a vehicle packed with explosives, driven by an individual who intends to detonate it, often sacrificing their own life. These attacks aim to cause maximum casualties and psychological impact. In this story, an explosives-laden vehicle struck a mosque, highlighting the devastating nature of such tactics.

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