It was only a matter of time, and circumstance…
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby confirmed that two explosions took place outside Kabul’s airport today causing “U.S. and civilian casualties,” part of a complex attack that came after repeated warnings of a threat by the United States and its allies.
Two explosions ripped through crowds of Afghans trying to enter Kabul airport disrupting the final push of the US-led evacuation effort.
The explosion at the Abbey Gate of the airport was the result of a complex attack, Pentagon officials said.
A second blast occurred near the Baron Hotel adjacent to the airport.
British security personnel said BOTH attacks were carried out by suicide bombers.
And so it begins…