Pentagon Confirms Explosion Outside Kabul Airport

UPDATED: Three U.S. Marines Injured In Kabul Airport Explosion

(Kabul) — U.S. military officials are confirming at least three Marines are injured following explosions outside of the Kabul airport in Afghanistan. The nature of the injuries are not known at this time, but officials say it happened during the explosion at Abbey Gate. This comes as Taliban sources tell NBC News at least 13 people were killed from multiple suicide explosions.

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08-26-2021 09:28:06

UPDATED: Not Known Who Detonated Afghanistan Bombs Yet

(Kabul) — No one has yet claimed responsibility for the deadly suicide explosions in Kabul, Afghanistan. Prior to the blasts, the U.S. embassy said there was a “security threat outside the gates from the ISIS-K against the crowds that are gathered.” The U.S. believes the ISIS-K, the sworn enemy of the Taliban, wants to create chaos at the airport. Officials had warned that detonating bombs near the airport would be a desired goal of groups wanting to inflict many casualties.

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08-26-2021 09:09:03

UDPATED: Intel Worried About More Attacks

(Kabul) — American intelligence sources are reportedly worried there’s an ongoing coordinated attack unfolding near the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Pentagon is confirming there are a “number” of deaths, including Americans, from multiple explosions. Reports say the intel officials are speculating that more attacks could happen at any time.

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08-26-2021 08:50:10

UPDATED: NBC: Taliban Reports 13 Dead

(Arlington, VA) — Taliban sources are telling NBC News at least 13 people were killed from multiple suicide explosions in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Taliban says the victims, including children, were killed at capital city’s airport in a suicide attack and scores of others were injured. The Pentagon is confirming there are a “number” of deaths, including Americans, from multiple explosions in Kabul. Press Secretary John Kirby said one of the explosions was outside the airport and another was at or near a local hotel near the airport. That hotel was reportedly used to ferry Americans to the airport.

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08-26-2021 08:37:09

UPDATED: 2 Bombs Detonated Near Airport, At Least 13 Dead

(Kabul) — Reports say there was a firefight after two bombs killed several people, including Americans, near the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. It’s not known if the gun battle involved American troops. The Pentagon confirmed one explosion was detonated outside the airport and another at a nearby hotel that was used to ferry Americans to the airport. NBC reports the Taliban say at least 13 people were killed, but the Pentagon is not confirming those numbers. Social media posts show many bloody and injured people near the airport.

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08-26-2021 08:25:07

UPDATED: Pentagon: ‘Number’ Of U.S., Civilian Casualties Following Multiple Explosions

(Arlington, VA) — The Pentagon is confirming there are a “number” of deaths, including Americans, from multiple explosions in Kabul, Afghanistan. Press Secretary John Kirby said the casualties include Americans and other civilians. Kirby also confirmed one of the explosions was at or near a local hotel near the airport. That hotel was reportedly used to ferry Americans to the airport.

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08-26-2021 08:09:04

UPDATED: Report: 2 Bombs Detonated Near Airport, At Least 13 Dead

(Kabul) — Multiple reports say there were two explosions near the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed at least 13 people. One explosion detonated outside the airport and another at a nearby hotel that was used to ferry Americans to the airport. Both are reportedly suicide attacks. Fox News is reporting at least three U.S. troops are injured. Social media posts show many bloody and injured people near the airport.

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08-26-2021 07:41:01

UPDATED: Report: Three U.S. Troops Wounded In Attack At Kabul Airport

(Kabul) — Fox News is reporting at least three U.S. troops are injured following an explosion at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Multiple reports say the incident outside the airport was a suicide attack. The White House confirmed President Biden has been briefed on what happened.

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08-26-2021 07:29:10

UPDATED: WH: Biden Has Been Briefed On Kabul Explosion

(Washington, DC) — The White House is confirming President Biden has been briefed on the explosion outside of the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. This comes after Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby tweeted confirmation of the blast. The number of casualties is unknown at this time. The explosion happened hours after Americans in Kabul were advised to leave the airport immediately.

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08-26-2021 07:05:05

UPDATED: Pentagon Confirms Explosion Outside Kabul Airport

(Kabul) — The Pentagon is confirming an explosion outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Press Secretary John Kirby tweeted the amount of casualties is unknown. The explosion happened hours after Americans in Kabul were advised to leave the airport immediately. The United States embassy there noted a “security threat outside the gates from the ISIS-K against the crowds that are gathered.”

Word of the explosion came just after Kirby tweeted evacuations in the capital city won’t finish over the next day and a half. He said they’ll continue to get as many people out as possible “until the end of the mission.”

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08-26-2021 07:01:04

Pentagon Confirms Explosion Outside Kabul Airport

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08-26-2021 06:52:04