The Pentagon confirmed on Thursday morning that one of Kabul Airport entry gates was hit by a large explosion hours after western intellig...
The Pentagon confirmed on Thursday morning that one of Kabul Airport entry gates was hit by a large explosion hours after western intelligence agencies warned of an impending terrorist threat.
According to a US official, American service members, possibly two or three, were among those injured in the Kabul airport bombing on Thursday morning.
#BREAKING;At least 13 killed in suicide bombing at #Kabulairport #Kabul pic.twitter.com/Xgou3jGZn8— Pratap Singh Journalist (@Pratapsinghstv) August 26, 2021
Just been at Kabul airport.. heard a second explosion, heavy smoke and constant gunfire. Witness tells me colleague there are injured and dead at Abbey Gate of Kabul airport. Ambulances raced past us…
— Charlotte Bellis (@CharlotteBellis) August 26, 2021
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Dozens reported injured in the attack at Kabul airport.
ISIS-K has claimed responsibility. pic.twitter.com/alTEDG9uGq— Old Man Wizard (@OldManWizard3) August 26, 2021
More photos from Kabul airport blast pic.twitter.com/BF0bij18tm
— Tajuden Soroush (@TajudenSoroush) August 26, 2021
The article includes updates in this developing story:
UPDATE 10:37 EST: A Taliban official says 13 people have died including children and many Taliban guards have been injured in bomb blast (suicide bombing) outside Kabul’s airport.
State Department says initial reports suggest at least four U.S. service personnel have been wounded in explosion outside of Kabul Airport.
UPDATE 10:15 EST: According to Reuters, a US official says initial reports indicate that American service members, possibly two or three, were among those injured in the Kabul airport bombing.
As per WSJ, US Marines are injured in the bomb blast.
Videos posted on social media after the Kabul airport explosion show multiple injured people.
Fox News and journalists from multiple media outlets are reporting a second explosion in Kabul.
Warning! Disturbing and highly graphic content.
GRAPHIC: Video shows the aftermath of #Kabul airport bombing. pic.twitter.com/DXjOui89VF
— Shahid Wani 🕊 (@shahidjourno19) August 26, 2021
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