The Afghan Health Ministry has confirmed at least 60 dead, and 140 wounded after what looks like two suicide bombings outside the Abbey Gate near the Hamid Karzai International Airport and at the nearby Baron Hotel.
There were also 12 American soldiers killed in the attacks.
United States General Kenneth F. McKenzie has said that the American evacuation at Kabul will continue.
The detonations were followed by gunfire though it has not been confirmed which groups were firing the shots.
This comes as a majority of Canadian military personnel are on their way home with the conclusion of the mission.
Acting Chief of the Defence staff General Wayne Eyre said Thursday that Canada evacuated roughly 3,700 people from Afghanistan.
I strongly condemn the horrific terrorist attack outside #Kabul airport. My thoughts are with all those affected and their loved ones. Our priority remains to evacuate as many people to safety as quickly as possible.
— Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg) August 26, 2021
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.
— John Kirby (@PentagonPresSec) August 26, 2021
We are aware of an explosion at the Kabul airport this morning. We can confirm that all CAF members are safe and accounted for. The situation on the ground remains dangerous and our personnel are taking all appropriate personal security measures.
— Canadian Armed Forces (@CanadianForces) August 26, 2021
