Afghanistan: twelve American soldiers killed in suicide attacks at Kabul airport, announces – franceinfo

Fifteen other soldiers were injured in the deadly attack claimed by ISIS.

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Twelve American soldiers were killed and fifteen others wounded in the suicide bombings which struck the vicinity of the airport of Kabul Thursday August 26, explained a senior American military official. “Two ISIS jihadists blew themselves up at Abbey Gate, followed by armed ISIS jihadists who fired on civilians and soldiers,” General Kenneth McKenzie said.

These attacks made “at least” 13 to 20 dead and 52 wounded, told AFP the main spokesperson for the Taliban, Zabihullah Mujahid. A health official from the previous government explained that the death toll could reach 60 people. No official report has yet been communicated.

The head of the US central command in charge of Afghanistan warned that the United States was ready to retaliate against the Islamic State group in Afghanistan. “If we can find who is related to this, we will go after them.”General McKenzie said.

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