KABUL: Two bomb blasts at Kabul airport have shaken the world’s most powerful nations, with the blasts said to have been allegedly carried out by ISIS, the German defense minister said. ISIL suicide bombers are going to Kabul.
Two bomb blasts near the eastern gate of Kabul airport have killed at least two dozen people and injured more than 60 others, including children, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said. Has also expressed concern over the deaths.
A meeting between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has been postponed following the Kabul bombing, while Biden is in the monitoring room with the US Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State to monitor the situation in Kabul. Is.
According to Downing Street sources, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called an emergency cabinet meeting after the Kabul bombing. The British Ministry of Defense has said that no British official has been killed in the incident.
Scene of the second blast at Kabul Airport #Kabul #KabulAiport #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/WzQaNAlA9p
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French President Emmanuel Macron has said in a statement that the situation in Kabul and around the airport is “dangerous”.
German Defense Minister Ingret Kremp said in a statement that there were reports that ISIS suicide bombers were going to Kabul, while the nature of the bombings raised fears that they were carried out by ISIS. Yes, the United States has already expressed fears of operations by ISIS, while the NATO chief said in a statement that the process of withdrawal from Kabul should continue even after the terrorist attack, however, NATO has sent all its troops to Kabul Air. Instructed to leave the port gate.
# Response:
The Islamic Emirate strongly condemns the bombing of civilians at Kabul airport, which took place in an area where US forces are responsible for security.
The Islamic Emirate is paying close attention to the security and protection of its people, and evil circles will be strictly stopped.– Zabihullah (..Ø°Ø¨Ù€Ù€Ù€Ù€Ù€ÙŠØ Ø§Ù„Ù„Ù‡ Ù…) (@ Zabehulah_M33) August 26, 2021
The Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, has said in response to the Kabul bombings that “we will not be able to evacuate all our citizens from Afghanistan. We are in contact with Europe to evacuate our citizens from Afghanistan.”
It should be noted that the eyes of the world are now fixed on Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, which has been captured by the Taliban. On the one hand, NATO troops are awaiting complete withdrawal, on the other hand A large number of them also want to leave their country and seek refuge in other countries.
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 (entPentagonPresSec) August 26, 2021
Although the Taliban have claimed peace, and the Taliban claim control of Kabul, the bombings near the gates of Kabul Airport and the Hotel Baron have shaken many countries around the world. , And they are anxious for the safe evacuation of their citizens.
A Pentagon spokesman said the first blast at Kabul airport was a car bomb, while the second was a suicide bombing. The blast occurred at the airport gate.
Video: Casualties from bombing attacks at the Kabul airport have been transferred to Emergency Hospital. Reuters quoted a Taliban official saying at least 13 people have been killed. The US Pentagon is reporting at least 2 blasts, one near Abbey Gate & the other near Baron Hotel. pic.twitter.com/vgs7pudEcA
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John Kirby said in a tweet that the blast at the gate of Kabul airport was loud, killing many Americans and civilians.
According to international media, 13 people have been killed in the blasts, but the exact situation is not yet known. It is feared that the death toll is close to two dozen. Kabul hospital administration says that 60 injured people were brought to the hospital. Including security officials.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a tweet that the Islamic Emirate strongly condemned the targeting of civilians at Kabul Airport. The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a U.S. military baseHe said that the Islamic Emirate was paying full attention to provide security to its people and evil circles would be strictly stopped.