7:30pm
Trump Calls Afghan Attacks A ‘Very Dangerous Day For Our Country’
(Undated) — Former President Donald Trump is calling it a “very dangerous day for our country” following the attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan. Speaking to Fox News, the former president says the United States “looks like a bunch of fools.” He harped on the Taliban taking American equipment after the withdrawal from the country. Trump again propagated the destruction of American airbases in Afghanistan upon exit.
13 Americans, 60 Afghans Dead Following Explosion
(Washington, DC) — There are now 13 U.S. service members dead from the attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Pentagon is confirming the additional death, along with the injury count now standing at 18. Meanwhile, there are at least 60 Afghan civilians are among the dead near the Kabul airport. ISIS-K is taking responsibility for the attack, and President Biden says “we will hunt down” those who perpetrated the attack.
5PM
Sources: 13 Service Members Now Dead After Kabul Attack
(Washington, DC) — Multiple sources are reporting that 13 U.S. service members are now dead in the attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. The State Department has not confirmed the additional fatality. General Kenneth McKenzie says 15 more service members are injured. One of the explosions was outside the airport and another was at or near a hotel close to the airport. McKenzie added that it is a “sad day” but noted the evacuation mission will continue.
3:30pm
State Department In Contact With 1,000 Americans In Afghanistan
(Washington, DC) — The U.S. State Department is in contact with the remaining thousand American citizens still stranded in Afghanistan. According to officials, roughly two-thirds of those people are actively trying to leave the country, while another 500 have been evacuated in the last 24 hours. The 15-hundred U.S. nationals represent the last of the six-thousand Americans that Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said were left behind when the evacuation from Afghanistan began less than two weeks ago.
3:15pm
WH Admits Not All Afghans Will Be Able To Get Out
(Washington, DC) — The White House admits “not every single” Afghan who wants to leave the country will be able to. Following the death of twelve American servicemembers in ISIS-K suicide bombings in Kabul, Press Secretary Jen Psaki [[ told reporters it is not possible with the conditions on the ground. Psaki said the President is not moving his August 31st deadline to pullout. Psaki said President Biden has ordered flags lowered to half staff at public buildings around the country.
Trumps Release Statement After Afghan Terror Attack
(New York, NY) — Former President Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump are expressing their “deepest condolences” to the 12 service members killed in Afghanistan. The Trumps released a statement following two suicide bombings carried out by ISIS-K in Kabul near the airport that also left 15 service members injured. The Trumps said their thoughts with “the families of the innocent civilians who died” in the attack. The former president called the deaths unnecessary and has been critical of the U.S. troop withdrawal from the war torn nation.
(Washington, DC) — President Biden is being asked if he’s responsible for recent events in Afghanistan.
Biden went on to say he inherited a pullout deal from former President Trump. Following the death of twelve American servicemembers in ISIS-K suicide bombings in Kabul, Biden says he stands behind his timetable to evacuate people and pull troops out. The President said it was the right time to pull out troops after 20 years.
President Biden says the man in office before him got involved in a deal with the group now in charge of Afghanistan.
2:50p
Pres. Biden Speaks On Afghanistan
(Washington, DC) — President Biden says the U.S. will continue to evacuate people out of Afghanistan following the death of twelve American servicemembers in ISIS-K suicide bombings. Speaking to the nation following the attacks near the Kabul Airport, Biden says his generals told him the operation should continue. He said there are additional U.S. citizens and afghans who want to get out. He promised to “try” to get the Afghans who helped Americans get out. The President said he doesn’t trust the Taliban, but they are helping Americans by “acting in their own self-interest.” He added there is no evidence the Taliban is working with ISIS-K. He promised the U.S. will find and rescue every American who wishes to get out of Afghanistan.
2:40pm
Pres. Biden Speaks On Afghanistan
(Washington, DC) — President Biden says he is open to adding more troops to Afghanistan following the death of twelve American servicemembers in two ISIS-K suicide bombings. Biden said he will approve sending more assets if his military leaders ask for them. Biden disagreed with the assertion from a reported that the U.S. has relied too heavily on the Taliban. The President said he doesn’t trust the Taliban, but they are helping Americans by “acting in their own self-interest.” He added there is no evidence the Taliban is working with ISIS-K. He promised the U.S. will find and rescue every American who wishes to get out of Afghanistan.
2pm
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Attacks At Kabul Airport
(Kabul) — ISIS is officially claiming responsibility for the bombings at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Risk intelligence agencies confirmed a social media post to be authentic that showed a photo of at least one alleged suicide bomber This comes after Marine General Kenneth McKenzie of U.S. Central Command said two suicide bombers, believed to be with ISIS-K, attacked two gates at the Kabul airport.
1PM
Pentagon: 12 U.S. Service Members Dead, 15 Injured In Kabul Airport Attack
(Arlington, VA) — The Pentagon is confirming 12 U.S. service members are dead and at least 15 are injured following attacks at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Marine General Kenneth McKenzie of U.S. Central Command said a number of Afghan civilians are also dead and injured, but they do not know the total. He said the threat from ISIS-K is extremely real, adding they expect attacks to continue. McKenzie said they’re working with the Taliban and they’re preparing to “operate while under attack.” He added they believe the Taliban helped to thwart previous attacks. McKenzie said they have no reason to believe the Taliban let this attack happen. He said the U.S. is prepared to take action against those who carried out this “cowardly attack.” General Kenneth McKenzie says today is a “hard day.” McKenzie says 12 U.S. servicemembers were killed in an ISIS attack at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. McKenzie says a number of Afghan civilians were killed and injured. McKenzie says the evacuation mission will continue. McKenzie says they expect the attacks to continue. He says the U.S. is prepared to take action against ISIS-K. and that they’re working with the Taliban and they’re preparing to “operate while under attack.”
1215pm
Pentagon: 12 Servicemembers Killed In Attack
(Arlington, VA) — The Pentagon is confirming twelve U.S. servicemembers were killed in an ISIS attack at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. General Kenneth McKenzie added 15 more servicemembers were wounded. He said he believes one of the explosions happened very close to the airport gate where a person with a bomb was trying to get checked into the airport. McKenzie said after the blasts, ISIS terrorists opened fire on American soldiers and civilians. He said there were Taliban check points before the person with the bomb reached the gate. The second bomb was at or near a hotel by the airport. McKenzie said this is a “sad day,” but the evacuation mission will continue. He said about one-thousand Americans still need to be evacuated.
Pentagon Notifying Families Of 12 Servicemembers Killed In Afghanistan
(Arlington, VA) — The Pentagon is contacting the families of 12 U.S. servicemembers who were killed in an ISIS attack at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. General Kenneth McKenzie said this is an ongoing process. Multiple reports say eleven Marines and one Navy medic died after the suicide bombs, but McKenzie did not identify the exact branches of the deceased.
11:45am
Report:
(Kabul) — Twelve U.S. servicemembers were killed in the attack at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Multiple reports say eleven Marines and one Navy medic died after the suicide bombs. Several others were wounded. The Pentagon will only confirm “a number” of U.S. troops were killed, but is not releasing the exact number of deceased. One of the explosions was outside the airport and another was at or near a hotel close to the airport. That hotel was reportedly used to ferry Americans to the airport.
11am
Report: 10 Servicemembers Killed In Attack
(Kabul) — Ten U.S. servicemembers were killed in the attack at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. FOX News reports more troops were wounded. The Pentagon will only confirm “a number” of U.S. troops were killed, but is not releasing the exact number of deceased.
10:00am
Reports: 4 Marines Killed In Attack Around Kabul, Afghanistan Airport
(Kabul) — Four U.S. Marines were killed in the Kabul Airport attack in Afghanistan. Multiple outlets are reporting the U.S. Ambassador in Afghanistan also told his staff three more Marines were wounded. The Pentagon says the two suicide explosions in Kabul, Afghanistan were part of a “complex attack.” One of the explosions was outside the airport and another was at or near a local hotel near the airport. That hotel was reportedly used to ferry Americans to the airport. Taliban sources are telling NBC News at least 13 people were killed.
8:15am
Pentagon: ‘Number’ Of U.S., Civilian Casualties Following Multiple Explosions
(Arlington, VA) — The Pentagon is confirming there are a “number” of deaths, including Americans, from multiple explosions in Kabul, Afghanistan. Press Secretary John Kirby said the casualties include Americans and other civilians. Kirby also confirmed one of the explosions was at or near a local hotel near the airport. That hotel was reportedly used to ferry Americans to the airport. Broadcast reports say Isis-K has been threatening such attacks in recent days. Americans are being warned not to go to the airport at this time.
8:00am
Report: 2 Bombs Detonated Near Airport, At Least 13 Dead
(Kabul) — A scene of carnage and chaos is unfolding in Afghanistan as the U.S. tries to evacuate people out of the Kabul Airport. Multiple reports say there were two explosions near the airport that killed at least 13 people, with three U.S. Marines among the wounded. One explosion was detonated outside the airport and another at a nearby hotel that was used to ferry Americans to the airport. Both are reportedly suicide attacks. Social media posts show many bloody and injured people near the airport.
7:40am
Report: 2 Bombs Detonated Near Airport, At Least 13 Dead
(Kabul) — Multiple reports say there were two explosions near the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed at least 13 people. One explosion detonated outside the airport and another at a nearby hotel that was used to ferry Americans to the airport. Both are reportedly suicide attacks. Fox News is reporting at least three U.S. troops are injured. Social media posts show many bloody and injured people near the airport. Fox News reporter Jennifer Griffin reports 5200 US troops are working to evacuate individuals at the airport.
(Kabul) — Fox News is reporting at least three U.S. troops –believed to be Marines–are injured following an explosion at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Multiple reports say the incident outside the airport was a suicide attack. The White House confirmed President Biden has been briefed on what happened. Broadcast reports say that possibly multiple suicide bomber attacks may have occurred.