A bomber from the Islamic State (ISIS) is responsible for the explosion at the Kabul airport. This was reported on Thursday by the Politico newspaper, citing a source in the American administration.
It did not provide more details.
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As per the latest reports, at least 14 people were killed in a terrorist attack near Kabul airport, various media outlets reported. According to their information, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at the northern entrance, after which a shootout began. According to Fox News, a second explosion occurred near the Kabul airport.
Politico newspaper reports that the Islamic State terrorist group is responsible for the terrorist attack at the Kabul airport.
Airport Explosion
- The explosion was conducted by a suicide bomber, Sky News Arabia reported. This information was confirmed to Reuters by a representative of the American authorities.
- After the explosion at the airport, a shootout began, reports Fox News.
- According to Sky News Arabia, at least 14 people were killed.
- The Wall Street Journal, citing sources in the US administration, said the US military had suffered. According to Reuters, three soldiers were injured.
- The Pentagon said that while the department “has no clarity about the victims.”
- The Taliban movement which controls almost the entire territory of Afghanistan, including Kabul, has not yet issued any statements.
Threat Alerts
- The British Ministry of Defense had previously warned about the threat of a terrorist attack near the Kabul airport. The UK’s authorities recommended that those awaiting evacuation leave the airport, find a safe place and wait for additional instructions.
- The authorities of several other countries, including Australia, Belgium and Italy, issued similar warnings. Brussels said it is curtailing the evacuation due to the threat.
- After the attack, the French Ambassador to Kabul David Martinon urged Afghans to leave the airport area, warning of the threat of another explosion.
