US authorities were aware of the high level of terrorist threat at Kabul International Airport per day before explosions. This is reported by Politico with reference to these secret telephone talks between the commanders of the American Armed Forces.
According to the publication, 24 hours before the terrorist attacks near the Kabul Airport, the head of Pentagon Lloyd Austin instructed the servicemen to prepare for the “event with a mass of victims”. Thus, the US Defense Minister knew in advance about preparing attacks and informed his subordinates about the need to take a number of protective measures.
The following measures to prevent terrorist attacks included the closure of the gate at the entrances to the airport, the notification of the militants of the Taliban movement (prohibited in Russia the terrorist organization) on the potential threat, restriction of pedestrian and road traffic in the vicinity and notification of all American citizens in Kabul about the danger of visits Some places. An anonymous representative of the American Ministry of Defense told Politico that the US military knew about the threat and tried to remain as vigilant as possible.
On August 26, several explosions occurred near the international airport of the capital of Afghanistan. The first attack at the Baron’s hotel committed a suicide bomb. As a result of the terrorist attacks, at least 200 people were killed, among whom were 13 US citizens.