BREAKING:

Local media in #Afghanistan is reporting that at least 11 people have been killed and dozens more injured in the explosion outside of Kabul airport.

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BREAKING:

At least 3 U.S. troops wounded in suicide bombing outside Abbey Gate at Kabul airport: U.S. officials
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Another Attack is reported by @foxnewsalert.
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Initial Photos of Wounded people in Kabul Attack

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JUST IN:

At least 14 people killed in blast outside Kabul airport.

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According to initial reports, 4 US soldiers are injured in 1st Suicide Attack

#Afghanistan

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#Pentagon says at least 5 injuries among US forces near #Kabul airport.

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#BREAKING #Afghanistan
#UPDATE Reports indicate the German and Canadian have military left Afghanistan. Reports of 1,500 to 4,500 Americans still left in Afghanistan.

Courtesy: @Intel_Sky

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2 Explosions / A number of US Casualties

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson convenes an emergency government committee meeting after the Kabul bombings.

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What we know about explosions at Kabul airport:

- One blast took place near Abbey gate, the other at nearby Baron Hotel
- Indication of one suicide bombing
- At least 13 people including children killed, says Taliban
- Rescue service says six died on way to hospital, 30 wounded Image
Taliban spokesperson says #Kabul airport attack occurred in area where US forces responsible for security

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ISIS has officially claimed responsibility of the attack

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WSJ reporter: 60 killed, 150 injured

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JUST IN:

Another explosion heard in #Kabul.

3 consecutive attacks

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#UPDATE: At least 12 #US service members have been killed and many more injured, 11 marines killed and one navy medic. #Kabul #Afghanistan

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