Four American marines died as a result of an explosion on the territory of Kabul International Airport, the US Embassy in Kabul reported. This is reported by Edition The Wall Street Journal.
“We confirm that several US military personnel were killed as a result of today’s attack at the Kabul airport. There are many more ambulances,” said Pentagon Pentagon John Kirby on his page in Twiiter. He also expressed condolences to his relatives and loved ones.
It is known that two terrorist attacks occurred on the territory adjacent to the Kabul airport. The first explosion that occurred from the Baron Hotel is supposedly arranged by a suicide. The second explosion, occurred at the drainage canal leading to the airport. Also enrolled information about shooting in the center of Kabul. The number of dead reached 40 people, over 60 people were injured.
US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson conducted emergency negotiations with representatives of the power structures of their countries. It is assumed that the terrorist attack is responsible “Vilayat Horacean” – the Central Asian branch of the “Islamic State” grouping (IG, prohibited in Russia organization).