Kabul airport blast: 2 suicide attacks, American casualties. What we know so far

After Pentagon confirmed an explosion near one of the gates of the Kabul airport Thursday evening, the Taliban said at least 13 people including children were killed in the suspected suicide bombing, news agency Reuters reported. A video shared by TOLO News shows dozens of bodies lying around close to Kabul airport as people are trying to rescue survivors.

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said the explosion was the result of a complex attack that led to a number of casualties which include Afghans as well as Americans. Kirby also confirmed at least another explosion at or near the Baron Hotel which is at a short distance from Kabul airport.