KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An explosion went off on Thursday outside the Kabul airport, where thousands of people have gathered to try to flee the country on Western airlift since the Taliban seized power earlier this month. The Pentagon confirmed the blast, with no immediate word on casualties.
Western nations had warned of a possible attack on Kabul’s airport in the waning days of the massive evacuation efforts.
At least 10 killed and dozen wounded in the recent #Kabul airport explosion – Local Media
— Barzan Sadiq (@BarzanSadiq) August 26, 2021
BREAKING: The U.S Pentagon Press Secretary has confirmed there has been an explosion outside Kabul's airport.
Casualties are unclear at this time.
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— Sky News (@SkyNews) August 26, 2021
We can confirm an explosion outside Kabul airport. Casualties are unclear at this time. We will provide additional details when we can.
— John Kirby (@PentagonPresSec) August 26, 2021