jimnyc
08-26-2021, 11:23 AM
And some Americans killed apparently. Way to go, Joe.
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Blasts Rock Areas Outside Kabul's Airport Hours After Warnings of Daesh Terror Threat
Earlier Thursday, a senior UK defence official warned that there was an "imminent" threat of a "severe" terrorist attack at the Kabul airport by Daesh-Khorasan, a branch of the Islamic State* terrorist group operating in Afghanistan.
Two explosions rocked areas near the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul on Thursday.
The first explosion, which took place near the airport's eastern gate, was attributed to bomb planted in a vehicle, and local media say a firefight took place involving unknown militants and US-led coalition forces tasked with guarding the airport amid the continued evacuation of troops, diplomats and civilians.
A second explosion, believed to have been caused by a suicide bomber, hit near a hotel situated near the airport and used by British and US forces. Reporters citing unnamed State Department officials said that 'four or more' US troops have been injured in that attack.
An official from the militant group's political office told Sputnik that the Taliban is unaware of who is responsible for the attacks. At least 13 people were killed in the blasts, according to the Taliban.
Rest - https://sputniknews.com/asia/202108261083719782-explosion-reported-at-gates-outside-kabuls-airport/
'ISIS suicide bomber' kills 13 at Kabul airport: Multiple casualties - including children and three US Marines - as two explosions tear through crowd, hours after Westerners were warned to stay away because of ISIS attack
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT
There was an explosion at the Baron Hotel at Kabul airport shortly before 6.30pm local time Thursday
Less than two hours later, a second explosion was reported nearby at the Abbey Gate
At least 13 people have been killed and at least three US Marines were injured in the blasts
The blast came hours after officials warned of an 'imminent' bomb threat from ISIS-K
US troops closed airport gates on Thursday after the threat was reported while rushing to remove citizens
America's top diplomat in Afghanistan, Ross Wilson, claimed earlier it was still 'safe' to go to the airport
Afghans are fleeing to the Pakistan border but are being stopped on the way by the Taliban or sent back
Time is running out for them and for the foreign nationals still stuck in the region to escape
The Pentagon has insisted it will not withdraw troops in the next 36 hours and will stay until August 31 at least
Canada, Britain, Holland and Poland are winding down their evacuation missions in light of the growing threat
There are at least 1,000 Americans in Afghanistan who the State Department have not been able to evacuate
President Biden, who has refused to take responsibility for the shambolic evacuation, has been briefed on the explosion
Two explosions at Kabul airport have killed at least 13 people, including children, and injured at least three US Marines just hours after intelligence officials warned of there was an imminent threat of an ISIS bomb attack to the crowds gathered there trying to escape the Taliban.
The first blast was caused by an ISIS suicide bomber in a vest, according to unnamed government sources cited by Fox and Politico. It detonated outside The Baron Hotel, where Westerners were staying before their evacuation flights.
A second explosion was reported nearby a short time later at the airport's Abbey Gate, where crowds of Afghans have been gathering for more than a week in the hope of being put on one of the evacuation flights out. That explosion was caused by a car bomb, according to unconfirmed reports.
US officials believe ISIS-Khorsasan (ISIS-K) - the group they were warned about - was behind the attack.
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby tweeted there were a 'number of US & civilian' casualties but it's unclear if he was referring to deaths or injuries.
Rest - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9928133/Car-bomb-threat-forces-Kabul-airport-CLOSE-citizens-345-seater-plane-leaves-empty.html
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Blasts Rock Areas Outside Kabul's Airport Hours After Warnings of Daesh Terror Threat
Earlier Thursday, a senior UK defence official warned that there was an "imminent" threat of a "severe" terrorist attack at the Kabul airport by Daesh-Khorasan, a branch of the Islamic State* terrorist group operating in Afghanistan.
Two explosions rocked areas near the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul on Thursday.
The first explosion, which took place near the airport's eastern gate, was attributed to bomb planted in a vehicle, and local media say a firefight took place involving unknown militants and US-led coalition forces tasked with guarding the airport amid the continued evacuation of troops, diplomats and civilians.
A second explosion, believed to have been caused by a suicide bomber, hit near a hotel situated near the airport and used by British and US forces. Reporters citing unnamed State Department officials said that 'four or more' US troops have been injured in that attack.
An official from the militant group's political office told Sputnik that the Taliban is unaware of who is responsible for the attacks. At least 13 people were killed in the blasts, according to the Taliban.
Rest - https://sputniknews.com/asia/202108261083719782-explosion-reported-at-gates-outside-kabuls-airport/
'ISIS suicide bomber' kills 13 at Kabul airport: Multiple casualties - including children and three US Marines - as two explosions tear through crowd, hours after Westerners were warned to stay away because of ISIS attack
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT
There was an explosion at the Baron Hotel at Kabul airport shortly before 6.30pm local time Thursday
Less than two hours later, a second explosion was reported nearby at the Abbey Gate
At least 13 people have been killed and at least three US Marines were injured in the blasts
The blast came hours after officials warned of an 'imminent' bomb threat from ISIS-K
US troops closed airport gates on Thursday after the threat was reported while rushing to remove citizens
America's top diplomat in Afghanistan, Ross Wilson, claimed earlier it was still 'safe' to go to the airport
Afghans are fleeing to the Pakistan border but are being stopped on the way by the Taliban or sent back
Time is running out for them and for the foreign nationals still stuck in the region to escape
The Pentagon has insisted it will not withdraw troops in the next 36 hours and will stay until August 31 at least
Canada, Britain, Holland and Poland are winding down their evacuation missions in light of the growing threat
There are at least 1,000 Americans in Afghanistan who the State Department have not been able to evacuate
President Biden, who has refused to take responsibility for the shambolic evacuation, has been briefed on the explosion
Two explosions at Kabul airport have killed at least 13 people, including children, and injured at least three US Marines just hours after intelligence officials warned of there was an imminent threat of an ISIS bomb attack to the crowds gathered there trying to escape the Taliban.
The first blast was caused by an ISIS suicide bomber in a vest, according to unnamed government sources cited by Fox and Politico. It detonated outside The Baron Hotel, where Westerners were staying before their evacuation flights.
A second explosion was reported nearby a short time later at the airport's Abbey Gate, where crowds of Afghans have been gathering for more than a week in the hope of being put on one of the evacuation flights out. That explosion was caused by a car bomb, according to unconfirmed reports.
US officials believe ISIS-Khorsasan (ISIS-K) - the group they were warned about - was behind the attack.
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby tweeted there were a 'number of US & civilian' casualties but it's unclear if he was referring to deaths or injuries.
Rest - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9928133/Car-bomb-threat-forces-Kabul-airport-CLOSE-citizens-345-seater-plane-leaves-empty.html