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Afghanistan-Taliban Crisis: Several rockets fired at Kabul airport as evacuation winds down

Afghanistan-Taliban Crisis: Several rockets fired at Kabul airport as evacuation winds down

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Several rockets fired at Kabul airport Several rockets fired at Kabul airport

KABUL: Several rockets were fired at Kabul's airport today where US troops were rushing to complete their withdrawal from Afghanistan and evacuate allies under threat of ISIS group attacks.

As per the reports, witnesses and security sources said that firing took place less than 48 hours before the United States is due to complete its troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Reportedly, the sound of rockets whooshing over the capital was heard by AFP staff before the morning rush hour began.

As per the reports, the rockets had been fired from a vehicle in north Kabul.

Reports also say that the sound of the airport's missile defence system was heard by the local residents.

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Meanwhile, they reported shrapnel falling into the street, suggesting at least one rocket had been stopped.

However, smoke was seen rising above buildings in the north, from the Hamid Karzai International Airport.

Press secretary of US President, Jen Psaki said that US President Joe Biden has been briefed on the rocket attack at Kabul airport and "operations continue uninterrupted."

Reports suggest Psaki said, “The president was informed that operations continue uninterrupted at (Kabul airport) HKIA, and has reconfirmed his order that commanders redouble their efforts to prioritize doing whatever is necessary to protect our forces on the ground."

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Edited By: Admin
Published On: Aug 30, 2021