Twin suicide bombings outside Hamid Karzai International Airport and the Baron Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan, killed at least 40 people, including four U.S. Marines, and wounded another 120 people on Thursday, according to reports. Warning: Graphic photos and video below.
**Follow all of the events on the Breitbart News Live Wire below. All times in eastern.**
1:42 P.M. — The State Department will not hold a briefing today.
Update from @StateDept:
No press briefing today pic.twitter.com/hGmuvVmQVi— Weijia Jiang (@weijia) August 26, 2021
1:41 P.M. —
*** URGENT *** — New threat of VBIED at North Gate of Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) in Kabul, US official inside the airport complex tells @ABC following complex IED attack at Abbey gate earlier today.
— James Gordon Meek (@meekwire) August 26, 2021
1:16 P.M. — More House Republicans condemn Biden over the deadly attacks in Kabul, with Rep. Roger Williams (TX) calling for the president to “resign or be legally removed.”
— Rep. Roger Williams (@RepRWilliams) August 26, 2021
My biggest fear is these attacks today are just the beginning of what we will continue to see as the Administration fails to get Americans and our Afghan allies out and to safety. We don’t need statements from the Administration right now – we need immediate resignations.
— Rep. Tony Gonzales (@RepTonyGonzales) August 26, 2021
1:13 P.M. — Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby confirms “a number” of U.S. service members were killed due to the blast outside the Kabul airport in Kabul, but does not state how many.
Statement on this morning’s attack at #HKIA: pic.twitter.com/Qb1DIAJQJU
— John Kirby (@PentagonPresSec) August 26, 2021
1:02 P.M. — The Wall Street Journal reports four U.S. Marines were killed and three others wounded in Kabul attack:
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.
12:56 P.M. — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemns the twin attacks in Kabul, says U.K. will continue with evacuations.
The UK’s evacuation effort in Afghanistan will continue despite the “barbaric” terrorism attack at Kabul Airport, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said
via @Geri_E_L_Scott
— Sam Blewett (@BlewettSam) August 26, 2021
12:40 P.M. — Taliban spokesman issues a statement on the twin Kabul bombings: “The Islamic Emirate strongly condemns the bombing of civilians at Kabul airport, which took place in an area where US forces are responsible for security. The Islamic Emirate is paying close attention to the security and protection of its people, and evil circles will be strictly stopped.”
غبرګون:
اسلامي امارت د کابل په هوايي ډګر کې په ملکي خلکو چاودنه په کلکه غندي، یاده چاودنه په هغه سیمه کې ترسره شوې چې د امنيت مسئولیت يې د امريکايي ځواکونو په لاس کې دی.
اسلامي امارت د خپلو خلکو امنيت او ساتنې ته کلک متوجه دی، د شر غوښتونکو کړيو مخه به په کلکه سره ونيول شي.— Suhail Shaheen. محمد سهیل شاهین (@suhailshaheen1) August 26, 2021
12:39 P.M. —
An Afghan interpreter who witnessed the Kabul airport blast tells his story to CBSN: “I saw a baby girl and I looked at her and I picked her up…I took her to the hospital, but she died on my hands. What’s going on right now is heartbreaking. This whole country is falling apart” pic.twitter.com/EC1XMIYm6m
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 26, 2021
12:27 P.M. —U.S. Marine and reporter Julio Rosas and others are blasting frequent MSNBC guest Malcolm Nance over his commentary of the deadly Kabul blasts in which U.S. troops were reportedly wounded.
U.S. Marines are among the wounded you despicable sack of shit. https://t.co/8C13Ss526K
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) August 26, 2021
Sociopathic and narcissistic MSBNC commentator with the coldest of cold takes. https://t.co/AVgTkyvN9G
— Adam Korzeniewski 🇺🇸 (@RealAdamK) August 26, 2021
This is what failed experts say when they hear of US casualties “deal with it.”
Americans are dead due the ruling class’s hubris & inability to take action when needed.
Nance & his ilk are a disgrace. https://t.co/cZw7op3VSI
— Joe Kent for WA-3 (@joekent16jan19) August 26, 2021
What a sick and demented spin.
Americans are being attacked and this is how the left responds… https://t.co/uw2UPoxFab
— Alex Bruesewitz (@alexbruesewitz) August 26, 2021
When your ideology supplants your humanity, you get this.
“#DealWithIt” https://t.co/JPR84qw1ky
— Tony Katz (@tonykatz) August 26, 2021
the “deal with it” hashtag is shitbag perfection. https://t.co/g2o57tRpjd
— tsar becket adams (@BecketAdams) August 26, 2021
12:17 P.M. — The New York Times reports at least 40 dead bodies and 120 injured have been taken to hospitals across Kabul.
At least 40 dead bodies and 120 wounded transferred to Kabul hospitals, with 60% of wounded in the critical condition. All those killed and wounded are in critical condition.
— Fahim Abed (@fahimabed) August 26, 2021
12:16 P.M. — 60 Irish nationals have been behind in Afghanistan as the Irish military departs, according to Independent.ie.
12:15 P.M. — The Canadian government has ended its evacuation mission in Afghanistan, leaving multiple Canadians stranded, BBC reports.
12:04 P.M. — Afghanistan news channel TOLOnews shares graphic footage following the blast outside Kabul’s airport.
Video: Aftermath of attack close to Kabul airport. US Pentagon confirms at least two blasts. Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid told TOLOnews at least 52 people are wounded. #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/pBztAtS7oB
— TOLOnews (@TOLOnews) August 26, 2021
12:01 P.M. — The White House briefing with press secretary Jen Psaki scheduled for noon is now delayed.
Press briefing w @PressSec at noon is being delayed, as is the @POTUS meeting w Israeli PM.
Sounds like the virtual meeting w governors is now off. Covid-19 briefing already canceled.
— Eli Stokols (@EliStokols) August 26, 2021
11:50 A.M. — NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says evacuations from Kabul should continue after “horrific terrorist attack.”
11:49 A.M. —
Ministry of Defence says no reported UK military or UK Government casualties following the explosions in Kabul.
— kathryn samson (@STVKathryn) August 26, 2021
11:48 A.M. — An emergency hospital in Kabul tells Reuters that roughly 60 wounded people have arrived following the city’s twin explosions.
Emergency hospital in Kabul says around 60 wounded people have arrived so far from airport explosions https://t.co/Ji2qTfjKsg pic.twitter.com/aIMELJwuat
— Reuters (@Reuters) August 26, 2021
11:45 A.M. —
THERE IS NO INDICATION FROM THE #WHITEHOUSE THAT #BIDEN PLANS TO CHANGE THE AUG. 31 WITHDRAWAL TIMELINE -SOURCE FAMILIAR WITH SITUATION
– Reuters— Susan Li (@SusanLiTV) August 26, 2021
11:35 A.M. — As many as five U.S. troops may have been injured, according to Reuters.
US OFFICIAL, CITING INITIAL INFORMATION,SAYS AS MANY AS 5 AMERICAN TROOPS MAY HAVE BEEN INJURED in explosions at #Kabul_Airport via @idreesali114 @Reuters
— Mary Milliken (@mhmilliken) August 26, 2021
11:30 A.M. — Afghanistan news channel TOLOnews reports: “Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that 52 people had been wounded in two explosions near Kabul airport. He added that the blast also caused casualties, but exact figures are not available.”
ذبیحالله مجاهد، سخنگوی طالبان تأیید میکند که در دو انفجار در نزدیک میدان هوایی کابل، ۵۲ تن زخم برداشتهاند.
او افزود که این انفجار تلفاتی نیز در پی دارد، اما آمار دقیق آن در دست نیست.
— TOLOnews (@TOLOnews) August 26, 2021
11:26 A.M. — A source tells Fox News that “hundreds of ISIS-K in the vicinity, attacks likely to continue” following twin blasts in Kabul.
NEW: Source briefed on the situation in Kabul tells me “hundreds of ISIS-K in the vicinity, attacks likely to continue”
— Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) August 26, 2021
11:22 A.M. — A pair of House Republican lawmakers call on President Biden to resign.
Earlier this week, I too called on the President of the United States to resign immediately following his haphazard withdrawal from Afghanistan. He has abdicated his responsibility and duties entrusted to him as POTUS, and he must RESIGN IMMEDIATELY.#BidenResign #BidenResign https://t.co/mPHThWqL3Y
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) August 26, 2021
11:21 A.M. — ISIS is “definitely believed to be” the culprit behind the attack outside Kabul’s airport, a U.S. official tells the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON (AP) — US official says attack outside Kabul airport is ‘definitely believed to be’ carried out by the Islamic State group.
— Rob Gillies (@rgilliescanada) August 26, 2021
11:15 A.M. — The White House has postponed President Joe Biden’s scheduled meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, according to Axios reporter Barak Ravid.
#Breaking White House postpones meeting between #POTUS and @naftalibennett due to situation in #Afghanistan via @BarakRavid
— Richard C. Schneider (@rc_schneider) August 26, 2021
11:03 A.M. — The Wall Street Journal’s Afghanistan correspondent reports 30 wounded people have arrived at a hospital for treatment. Six are dead on arrival.
Emergency Hospital in Kabul says 30 wounded people have arrived in the hospital, 6 dead on arrival. #Kabul #KabulAirport
— Ehsanullah Amiri (@euamiri) August 26, 2021
10:57 A.M. — Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby confirms a “complex attack” has resulted in U.S. and civilian casualties. “We can also confirm at least one other explosion at or near the Baron Hotel, a short distance from Abbey Gate,” the official adds.
We can confirm that the explosion at the Abbey Gate was the result of a complex attack that resulted in a number of US & civilian casualties. We can also confirm at least one other explosion at or near the Baron Hotel, a short distance from Abbey Gate. We will continue to update.
— John Kirby (@PentagonPresSec) August 26, 2021
10:52 A.M. —
An ISIS suicide bomber was responsible for the blast out Kabul’s airport, an unnamed U.S. official told Politico.
10:39 A.M. —
NEW: The U.S. Embassy issues an alert telling U.S. citizens to “avoid traveling to the airport and avoid airport gates,” following an explosion outside Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. https://t.co/oPL12dX38o pic.twitter.com/njUsUob9Ys
— ABC News (@ABC) August 26, 2021
10:34 A.M. —
We can confirm that the explosion near the Abbey Gate of the Kabul airport has resulted in an unknown number of casualties. We will continue to update.
— John Kirby (@PentagonPresSec) August 26, 2021
10:33 A.M. — President Joe Biden is in the White House Situation Room as he receives updates on the blast in Kabul.
President Biden is in the White House Situation Room, I’m told, getting updates on the situation in Afghanistan, including the explosion near the Kabul airport that has caused many casualties.
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) August 26, 2021
10:30 A.M. — Reuters White House correspondent Steve Holland, citing a Taliban official, reports at least 13 people, including children, were killed in the blast outside Kabul’s main airport.
AT LEAST 13 KILLED, INCLUDING CHILDREN, MANY TALIBAN GUARDS WOUNDED IN A BLAST OUTSIDE KABUL AIRPORT – TALIBAN OFFICIAL
— Steve Holland (@steveholland1) August 26, 2021
10:12 A.M. —
Our @LucasFoxNews reports that at least 3 U.S. troops have been wounded in the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport
— John Roberts (@johnrobertsFox) August 26, 2021
10:05 A.M. —
In Pictures: People injured in explosion near Kabul airport pic.twitter.com/WQ8sdjvODG
— 1TVNewsAF (@1TVNewsAF) August 26, 2021
9:44 A.M. —
We can confirm an explosion outside Kabul airport. Casualties are unclear at this time. We will provide additional details when we can.
— John Kirby (@PentagonPresSec) August 26, 2021
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