Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Kabul airport explosion resulted in 'a number of U.S. civilian casualties,' says Pentagon
The Week via Yahoo ^ | August 26th, 2021 | Brendan Morrow

Posted on 08/26/2021 10:03:38 AM PDT by Mariner

U.S. personnel are reportedly among those who have been injured in a "complex attack" outside of Kabul airport in Afghanistan.

Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby confirmed Thursday that there has been an "explosion near the Abbey Gate of the Kabul airport," which was "the result of a complex attack that resulted in a number of U.S. & civilian casualties."

Further information about the number of casualties wasn't immediately available. But CNN had reported that "according to initial reports, there were some U.S. personnel among the wounded." Per the State Department, "initial reports suggest four or more U.S. service personnel may have been injured or killed in the explosion." CNN also reported that the explosion appeared to have been a suicide attack, and Russia's Foreign Ministry said that 13 people were killed and 15 were wounded, The Associated Press reports.

(Excerpt) Read more at yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS:
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-28 next last
US civilian casualties?

On Joe Biden.

1 posted on 08/26/2021 10:03:38 AM PDT by Mariner
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Mariner

#BREAKING: Four US Marines killed and three others wounded in Kabul attack- WSJ


2 posted on 08/26/2021 10:04:02 AM PDT by janetjanet998
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Army Air Corps

Ping


3 posted on 08/26/2021 10:04:04 AM PDT by KC_Lion
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Mariner

West warns of possible attack at Kabul airport amid airlift: (early before suicide bomber blast)

KABUL, Afghanistan — Western nations warned Thursday of a possible attack on Kabul’s airport, where thousands have flocked as they try to flee Taliban-controlled Afghanistan in the waning days of a massive airlift. Britain said an attack could come within hours.

Several countries urged people to avoid the airport, where Belgium said there was a threat of a suicide bombing. But with just days left before the evacuation effort ends and American troops withdraw, few appeared to heed the call.

Warnings of possible attack at Kabul airport; Biden, Israeli PM to meet; MLS gaining popularity.

Associated Press, CNN 5+ hrs ago


4 posted on 08/26/2021 10:05:43 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (If I wanted to live in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, China, Cuba, Chicago/NYC! I'd move there )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: KC_Lion

Will they bother to wake JoeJoe and get him to change from his footy pajamas into his Big People’s clothes?


5 posted on 08/26/2021 10:06:14 AM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: Mariner

Biden tried, but the Taliban reneged. Not Joe’s fault! /s


6 posted on 08/26/2021 10:06:22 AM PDT by CatOwner (Don't expect anyone, even conservatives, to have your back when the SHTF in 2021)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Mariner

Fox News is reporting 4 Marines killed, 3 injured.


7 posted on 08/26/2021 10:06:26 AM PDT by monkeyshine (live and let live is dead)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: janetjanet998

FNC reporting same. RIP brave heroes.


8 posted on 08/26/2021 10:07:48 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Puddin' Head Joe is the real life Chauncey Gardiner. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Mariner

This is an outrage. More incompetence from the Biden Administration compliments of Biden voters and a highly suspect fraudulent election.


9 posted on 08/26/2021 10:09:16 AM PDT by From The Deer Stand
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: monkeyshine

😥😠


10 posted on 08/26/2021 10:10:08 AM PDT by kelly4c
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: Mariner

Biden lied people died


11 posted on 08/26/2021 10:10:35 AM PDT by NWFree (Somebody has to say )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Mariner

I heard one explosion could have happened in the middle of 100 Christians and 300 Afghan children waiting for their flight. A 2 star general made them wait outside the gate.


12 posted on 08/26/2021 10:16:54 AM PDT by glimmerman70
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Mariner; 1Old Pro

Kabul Airport Explosion Kills Four U.S. Marines Amid Evacuations!

WSJ ^ | 8.26.21 | Yaroslav Trofimov
Posted on 8/26/2021, 10:06:16 AM by 1Old Pro

The U.S. ambassador in Kabul has told staff there that four U.S. Marines were killed in an explosion at the city’s airport and three wounded, a U.S. official with knowledge of the briefing said. Two explosions ripped through crowds of Afghans trying to enter the airport on Thursday.

At least three U.S. troops were injured, a U.S. official said. Witnesses reported multiple fatalities among the Afghans, many of whom were trying to enter the airport because they had assisted U.S.-led coalition efforts and feared persecution by the Taliban.


13 posted on 08/26/2021 10:18:22 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (If I wanted to live in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, China, Cuba, Chicago/NYC! I'd move there )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Mariner

Trump, IF he were reinstated right now, would IMMEDIATELY hold a press conference, and look the camera face on and say to the taliban “HUGE MISTAKE! START RUNNING NOW!”

Instead, biden will likely say “we are so sorry we made you do this, p,ease don’t hurt us again, we are trying to get out, per your demands, as fast as we can”


14 posted on 08/26/2021 10:18:27 AM PDT by Bob434
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: From The Deer Stand

Looks like Biden’s taking this in stride as collateral damage. He and his co-horts are heartless . But then we knew this as his track history in just months has proven so time and again. Therefore I have no expectations except further chaos and unconcern by this administration ....they’re incompetent and vile!


15 posted on 08/26/2021 10:19:38 AM PDT by caww ( )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: Mariner

A straight-forward mark of intelligence confirmed by generations of experience, is to LEARN FROM MISTAKES! Joe Biden was Obama’s VP when our Government futzed up the Benghazi attack! Now as President, with the ultimate CIC responsibility, Joe Biden has proven the LACK of intelligence!

The word ‘feckless’ is entirely too weak to describe Joe’s decisions here! There are FOUR new Gold Star Families that he must take responsibility for!


16 posted on 08/26/2021 10:20:26 AM PDT by SES1066 (Ask not what the LEFT can do for you, rather ask what the LEFT is doing to YOU!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Mariner
,” which was “the result of a complex attack that resulted in a number of U.S. & civilian casualties.”

Plus 3 US Marines so far.

17 posted on 08/26/2021 10:27:55 AM PDT by SmokingJoe ( )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: SmokingJoe

Now 4 marines.


18 posted on 08/26/2021 10:28:31 AM PDT by SmokingJoe ( )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 17 | View Replies]

To: Mariner

Actually I blame biden voters more


19 posted on 08/26/2021 10:31:58 AM PDT by Josa
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: caww

Sociopaths.


20 posted on 08/26/2021 10:32:49 AM PDT by cld51860 (We’re doomed.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-28 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson