A spokesman, captain bill irvin, adds there were significant secondary explosions from the vehicle which indicated a presence of a substantial amount of explosives. This official said there were no indications of civilian casualties at this time but that assessment could change, were told. The Air Strike took place in a crowded Kabul Neighborhood outside the airport. Were told the u. S. Military used this Overthehorizon Capability and unmanned drone which means the drone likely flew from a Military Base in the gulf like the one on friday. I think its notable the timing of this military strike, it was just as the President Chairman of the joint chiefs general Mark Mille and Defense Secretary Lloyd austin met with families of the fallen at the Dover Air Force base. Were getting more details but right now we can confirm it was a Drone Strike in the Kabul Neighborhood and the threat was imminent. Howie the early reports was that it was an explosion near the airport. We didnt know what side
The pentagon calling the blast a, quote, complex attack with one Suicide Bomber setting off explosives while being searched at the gate to the airport. U. S. Service members killed are the first american casualties in afghanistan in 18 months. In a Statement Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in part, terrorists took their lives at the very moment these troops were trying to save the lives of others. We mourn their loss. We will treat their wounds, and we will support their families in what will most assuredly be devastating grief. But we will not be dissuaded from the task at hand. An affiliate of isis has claimed responsibility of the attack, believed to be an adversary of the taliban. It came hours after western governments issued multiple warnings about the possibility of a terror attack. The u. S. Embassy In Kabul Last Night Urging Americans to stay away from the perimeter of the airport. The situation remains very fluid. The president has been briefed on the situation and is exp
americans with president biden declaring the mission a total success. we will explain how it was carried out, also, china is now threatening a military response over how nancy pelosi s expected visit to taiwan, the u.s. is warning beijing not to turn the trip into a crisis. we will go live to the white house to speak with john kirby. it is primary day across five states with major implications for abortion rights and election integrity. meanwhile donald trump stirring up confusion in missouri after an endorsement that has leading candidates in the senate primary both claiming the former pete president is supporting them. good morning and welcome to morning joe on tuesday, august 2. good to have everyone with us. good to have you with us. every september 11th for 20 years we have reflected either personally or on air about what was lost on that day, who was lost and you talk about people on the street, you talk about loved ones that you knew, it was deeply personal for me
Thank you very much for being on today. joining us now democratic member of the foreign relations committee. senator tim kaine, we have a lot of issues to talk to you about today but let s start with your reaction to the takedown of al-zawahiri. great to be with you guys. very good news and it sends a lesson, this is a guy who has been living a shuttle life in safe houses for 20 years avoiding the u.s. but he couldn t. we are very patient and if you plot an attack against us there is no place in the world you can wait us out. great intelligence. obviously some important tips led us to al-zawahiri but then even after we had the information, the care that was used in planning the operation to minimize casualties in the middle of a crowded kabul was
A spokesman, captain bill irvin, adds there were significant secondary explosions from the vehicle which indicated a presence of a substantial amount of explosives. this official said there were no indications of civilian casualties at this time but that assessment could change, we re told. the air strike took place in a crowded kabul neighborhood outside the airport. we re told the u.s. military used this over-the-horizon capability and unmanned drone which means the drone likely flew from a military base in the gulf like the one on friday. i think it s notable the timing of this military strike, it was just as the president chairman of the joint chiefs general mark mille and defense secretary lloyd austin met with families of the fallen at the dover air