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26 Aug, 10 tweets, 4 min read

BREAKING: The Pentagon says there was an explosion outside Kabul airport. Spokesman John Kirby said there was no immediate word on casualties in the blast. Thousands of Afghans have been gathered at the airport for days trying to flee the country. apne.ws/5KiJUYH

Witness says several people appear to have been killed or wounded in blast at Kabul airport. apne.ws/LqjsDep

The Russian Foreign Ministry says a suicide attack outside Kabul airport killed at least two people and wounded 15. apne.ws/sAFTqwO

Russia says a second explosion has gone off outside Kabul airport; twin attacks killed at least 13 people and wounded 15. apne.ws/UM63SEV

U.S. officials said that American personnel were wounded in the blast, without elaborating. They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing operations. apne.ws/AFUjscL

A U.S. official says the attack outside Kabul airport is “definitely believed” to have been carried out by the Islamic State group. apne.ws/pQewnmL

The Taliban condemned the attack outside Kabul’s airport, saying it occurred in an area controlled by U.S. forces. The attack was believed to be carried out by Afghanistan’s Islamic State group affiliate, separate from and more radical than the Taliban. apne.ws/vUsCY6P

A U.S. official says several Marines were killed and a number of other service members were wounded in an attack on Kabul’s airport. U.S. officials said information is still coming in and they are trying to determine exact numbers of casualties. apne.ws/aoiox5H

Two U.S, officials say at least 12 U.S. service members were killed in the Afghanistan bombings, including 11 Marines and one Navy medic. Officials say a number of U.S. troops were wounded. apne.ws/7ZEIBBQ

Afghan official says at least 60 Afghans were killed and 143 others wounded in airport attack. apne.ws/XxENhoe

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