According to the Associated Press, officials are still trying to determine the number of casualties in what the Pentagon described as a "complex attack" that included multiple explosions.
U.S. officials said that American personnel were wounded in the blast, without elaborating. They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing operations. https://t.co/iRwtbGQhq8
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 26, 2021
We can confirm that the explosion at the Abbey Gate was the result of a complex attack that resulted in a number of US & civilian casualties. We can also confirm at least one other explosion at or near the Baron Hotel, a short distance from Abbey Gate. We will continue to update.
— John Kirby (@PentagonPresSec) August 26, 2021
Bill weighed in on the situation on Twitter...
As predicted, the Jihadists are trying to kill as many civilians as possible in Afghanistan. Bombing at Kabul Airport today. President Biden is severely damaged because of this.
— Bill O'Reilly (@BillOReilly) August 26, 2021
Four U.S. Marines were among those killed in the explosions at Kabul airport, and three were wounded, the U.S. ambassador told staff, an official said https://t.co/ntFB0m9iDQ
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) August 26, 2021
At least 10 US service members have been killed outside the airport in Kabul — from US officials according to our Pentagon team.
— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) August 26, 2021
