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Explosions near Kabul airport killed U.S. military, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.. He did not specify the death toll. The explosions took place today, August 26.
According to media reports, the first explosion could have been caused by a suicide bomber. A Sky News source in the UK Department of Defense said the second explosion could have been carried out with a car filled with explosives.. Afghanistan's Ministry of Health reports that at least 40 people died, more than 100 were injured. According to The Wall Street Journal, more than 60 people were killed, about 150 were injured..
“We can confirm that several US military personnel were killed in today's comprehensive attack at the Kabul airport.. Others are being treated for wounds, "
The Wall Street Journal, citing a source, reports that the explosions killed at least four employees of the US Marine Corps.. According to the interlocutor of the publication, three American servicemen were injured.. For its part, Fox News reports ten US military deaths.
Killed 11 US marines, one military medic, 5 explosions in Kabul and the surrounding area - such data on the situation in Afghanistan, media reported.