IS Claims Responsibility for Bombing Attack at Kabul Airport, Afghanistan

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] The extremist terrorist organization Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing near Kabul Airport in Afghanistan. The U.S. Department of Defense stated that although additional terrorist threats have been raised, evacuation operations will continue and they will respond to the terrorist attacks.

According to foreign media including the Times of Israel on the 26th (local time), the Amak News Agency operated by IS claimed through its Telegram channel that IS was responsible for the suicide bombing near Kabul Airport that occurred that day. IS reportedly stated that the bombing caused over 160 casualties.

Earlier that day, the U.S. Department of Defense reported that two explosions occurred at the gate of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul and at the Baron Hotel near the airport, resulting in the deaths of 12 U.S. soldiers and at least 60 Afghan locals waiting to enter the airport. The Associated Press, citing an anonymous Afghan official, reported that the attack on the outskirts of Kabul Airport killed at least 60 Afghans and injured 143.

Kenneth McKenzie, commander of the U.S. Central Command, said at a press briefing that "a suicide bombing occurred near Kabul Airport by two terrorists known to be IS members," adding, "We are working to identify the exact perpetrators and will definitely pursue and retaliate." He emphasized, "Although there are additional terrorist threats, we will do our best to respond and evacuation operations will continue."

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