UN and NATO Denounce Deadly Suicide Bombings in Kabul

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounced Thursday’s deadly attacks outside the airport in the Afghan capital of Kabul, according to U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric. 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.

Taliban and Russian officials said at least 13 people were killed in what Guterres called a “terrorist” attack as crowds of Afghan’s gathered at the airport to flee the country in the last days of an enormous airlift after the Taliban’s recent takeover of the country. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said, “A number of U.S. service members were killed.” During a briefing, the U.N.’s Dujarric told reporters “This incident underscores the volatility of the situation on the ground in Afghanistan, but also strengthens our resolve as we continue to deliver urgent assistance across the country in support of the Afghan people.”