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Rocket attack on Laila's house from "A Thousand Splendid Suns". As Laila's family prepares to finally leave Kabul, a rocket strikes their home, killing both of her parents. Laila is severely injured but survives.

August 1992, shortly after Tariq leaves

Rocket attack on Laila's house

As Laila's family prepares to finally leave Kabul, a rocket strikes their home, killing both of her parents. Laila is severely injured but survives. She is rescued by Rasheed, who digs her from the rubble. This catastrophic event leaves Laila orphaned and vulnerable, forcing her into a desperate situation.