It's a bad situation on the ground, but if a suicide bomber can get himself and his bomb aboard one of those giant transport plane he might be able to bring the plane down with a total loss of life.
It's a bad situation on the ground, but if a suicide bomber can get himself and his bomb aboard one of those giant transport plane he might be able to bring the plane down with a total loss of life.
* The media worldwide are going to jump on the story about the stranded American school children in Afghanistan.
It will be nearly all that dominates the worldwide news tomorrow.
The media will have their names and bios before dawn.
I hope that the Taliban does not find them. I forsee a major hostage situation, because all money to Afghanistan has been frozen by the world Bank.
How Jen Psaki today, was unaware of these children is astounding.
I'm very sure these children and their guardians used passports to enter Afghanistan.
If you thought that President Biden was under criticism, you ain't seen nothing yet.
If he turns his back on journalists questioning him about these kids, or mumbles about this situation,
Or blames the children for being there, Who Boy. Big fireworks.
From Sky News:
Footage shows 'piles of bodies' following explosions - reporter
A BBC reporter says he has seen footage showing "piles of bodies" at the scene of one of the blasts.
Secunder Kermani said: "Videos shared online show piles on piles of dead bodies, so expect the casualties figures to rise."
At least 60 people wounded in Kabul attacks
We reported earlier (see 4.08pm post) that 30 people were injured in a suspected suicide bombing in Afghanistan.
The Kabul Surgical Centre now says 60 people have arrived at the hospital with injuries.
It is believed at least 13 are dead, but this number is expected to increase.
Former negotiator says Taliban broke US agreement by doing this
Aug 25, 2021
@PentagonPresSec
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.
Did anyone really believe the Taliban would keep their word? Not I.
Moo....
Emptying the prisons ...
"Thousands of inmates, including former Islamic State and al-Qaeda fighters, were released from a prison on the outskirts of Kabul as the Taliban called for a "peaceful transition" of power.
Afghan government troops surrendered Bagram airbase to the Taliban early on Sunday. The base houses Pul-e-Charki prison, which has around 5,000 prisoners. It is the largest in Afghanistan and notorious for its poor conditions. A maximum-security cellblock held members of al Qaeda and Taliban, said reports.
Footage published by an independent Afghan news agency, which supports the Taliban, appears to show militants letting the inmates out.
Video shows thousands of prisoners, reportedly including Islamic State and al Qaeda fighters, freed from Kabul jail by the Taliban
Several killed in explosions outside Kabul airport
''US officials strongly believe the Afghan affiliate of the ISIL (ISIS), known as the Islamic State Khorasan Province, ISKP (ISIS-K), was behind the attack, a source familiar with congressional briefings on Afghanistan said.
A second US government source familiar with intelligence activities said that while the US government is still investigating, the airport attack has “all the hallmarks” of an ISKP attack.
ISKP is opposed by the US and the Taliban.''