The Pentagon and U.S. officials say 13 U.S. military personnel were killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul today. The media reported new explosions. Daesh claimed responsibility for the attacks.
According to a report from ISNA quoted by Associated Press: Pentagon said in a statement that two suicide bombers targeted Kabul airport, killing 13 US soldiers and wounding 18 others. The blasts killed at least 60 Afghans
The Pentagon added, however, that the process of withdrawing from Afghanistan continues.
The commander of the US Central Command, Kenneth McKenzie, said in a statement that the two suicide bombers who carried out the attack were members of Daesh.
McKenzie continued, there were also shootings following the two Kabul bombings. He initially confirmed the death toll of 15 and 15 wounded in the US military.
Gen. McKenzie added: “I do not think the Taliban have allowed these attacks to take place, given their common goal with Washington on the issue of the withdrawal of US troops.”
“The United States is determined to respond to ISIS after these attacks,” McKenzie said. US forces have told the Taliban they need to expand their security belts.
According to the US commander, the possible threats near Kabul airport are rocket attacks and explosive bombs, and they are informing the Taliban.
“Despite the grief we feel over the loss of both Americans and Afghans, we continue to expel American and foreign nationals and visa holders and Afghans who are worried about their lives,” he said.
The commander-in-chief of America said at least 1,000 Americans were still in Afghanistan waiting to evacuation.
Hundreds of Daesh elements in Khorasan are still around Kabul airport and attacks are likely to continue, Fox News quoted a source as saying.
Daesh claimed responsibility for two bombings targeting Hamid Karzai International Airport, Reuters reported, quoting a telegram channel.
Earlier, two US officials said the attack had killed 10 to 12 US Army servicemen, including 11 Marines and a military doctor. They warned that the death toll could rise.
The attack killed 10 US Marines and wounded dozens more, Fox News reported, quoting the two US officials. There is a possibility of an increase in casualties.
A U.S. official also told Reuters that the death toll of 10 U.S. soldiers was a preliminary figure.
According to Pentagon spokesman John Kirby, the first blast occurred near one of the entrances to Kabul Airport called Abbey Gate, and the second exploded shortly after the first blast in front of the Baron Hotel.
Afghanistan waiting to evacuation.
Hundreds of Daesh elements in Khorasan are still around Kabul airport and attacks are likely to continue, Fox News quoted a source as saying.
Daesh claimed responsibility for two bombings targeting Hamid Karzai International Airport, Reuters reported, quoting a telegram channel.
Earlier, two US officials said the attack had killed 10 to 12 US Army servicemen, including 11 Marines and a military doctor. They warned that the death toll could rise.
The attack killed 10 US Marines and wounded dozens more, Fox News reported, quoting the two US officials. There is a possibility of an increase in casualties.
A U.S. official also told Reuters that the death toll of 10 U.S. soldiers was a preliminary figure.
According to Pentagon spokesman John Kirby, the first blast occurred near one of the entrances to Kabul Airport called Abbey Gate, and the second exploded shortly after the first blast in front of the Baron Hotel.
He acknowledged that there were casualties between Afghan civilians and US troops.
Confirmed between Afghan civilians and US forces.
The Taliban condemned the airport bombing
Soheil Shahin, a spokesman for the Taliban’s office in Qatar, condemned Thursday’s bombings at Kabul airport, saying 13 and 52 people were killed and wounded, respectively.
“We strongly condemn this horrific incident and will take all necessary measures to bring the perpetrators to justice,” he said.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid also stressed that two explosions took place near Kabul airport, killing and wounding dozens.
The spokesman strongly condemned the attacks on Twitter.
Amrullah Saleh to Euro News: The Taliban are responsible for the bombing at the airport.
In the first reaction to the incident, Amrullah Saleh, the former first vice president of Afghanistan, in an exclusive interview with Euronews, blamed the Taliban for the incident
Confirmed between Afghan civilians and US forces.
The Taliban condemned the airport bombing
Soheil Shahin, a spokesman for the Taliban’s office in Qatar, condemned Thursday’s bombings at Kabul airport, saying 13 and 52 people were killed and wounded, respectively.
“We strongly condemn this horrific incident and will take all necessary measures to bring the perpetrators to justice,” he said.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid also stressed that two explosions took place near Kabul airport, killing and wounding dozens.
The spokesman strongly condemned the attacks on Twitter.
Amrullah Saleh to Euro News: The Taliban are responsible for the bombing at the airport.
In the first reaction to the incident, Amrullah Saleh, the former first vice president of Afghanistan, in an exclusive interview with Euronews, blamed the Taliban for the incident.
“As someone with a background in intelligence, [I can say that] we knew from two or three days ago that the Taliban [wanted] to end the airport catastrophe with a series of bombings, as if Daesh wanted to carry out bombings,” he said. “They are behind the bombings.”
Children are said to be among the dead.
Earlier, US officials said four American soldiers had been killed and three others wounded in an attack on Kabul airport on Thursday evening.
It is noteworthy that two explosions took place near Kabul Airport, one of them – near the Baron Hotel, where, according to media reports, foreigners, including British and American citizens, had gathered.
The first blast was reportedly carried out by a suicide bomber, followed by a car bomb. According to media reports, more than 60 people were killed and more than 150 were injured in the blasts.
Meanwhile, the media reported new explosions around Kabul airport.
Al-Mayadin reported that US Marines were targeted by a bomb-laden bus in Kabul.
The reporter also added that the Kabul blast targeted a hotel where the US Marines were staying.
However, it was later announced by the Taliban that the third blast was a controlled operation.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the blasts were the result of equipment being destroyed by US forces, and said residents should not worry.
