Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul's airport Thursday, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover.
An Afghan official says at least 60 Afghans were killed and another 143 were wounded in the attack outside Kabul airport. U.S. officials say 12 military service members were also
US president Joe Biden has vowed to avenge the deaths, while at least 160 more were wounded in an attack for which the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility.
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul s airport Thursday, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning
Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul s airport Thursday, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover. President Biden and the U.S. general overseeing the evacuation vowed the United States would "go after" the perpetrators of the bombings, and warned that more such attacks are expected.