More than 40 people were killed in the bombings near the Kabul airport. Among the dead are four American Marines

As a result of the explosions at the airport in Kabul, more than 40 people were killed and about 100 others were injured. About it informs RIA Novosti with reference to the Ministry of Health of Afghanistan.

How writes The Wall Street Journal, among the dead – four US Marines, at least three US military personnel were injured.

The US ambassador to Kabul told his staff that an explosion at the city’s airport killed four US Marines and injured three, said a US official familiar with the briefing. On Thursday, two explosions tore apart crowds of Afghans trying to enter the airport.

Earlier at the gates of Kabul airport happened explosion. Fox News informsthat the explosion was previously committed by a suicide bomber. Shooting was also heard in the airport area. How clarifies According to WSJ, the explosion took place near the Baron Hotel, where the British were staying. Shortly thereafter, near Kabul Airport thundered second explosion.

The explosion thundered a few hours after the US State Department recommended Americans “immediately leave” Kabul airport because of a possible terrorist attack. RIA News” notesthat the British Department of Defense previously reported that a terrorist attack could occur at the airport in the next few hours.

On August 15, Taliban terrorists took over Kabul and declared control over all of Afghanistan. President Ashraf Ghani responded by resigning and leaving for the UAE. Ordinary Afghans also began to flee the country occupied by the Taliban: a stampede began at the Kabul airport because of this, in which perished at least 20 people.

After the Taliban seized power announced on a general amnesty for officials. By data UN militants have compiled lists of those who have collaborated with NATO, the United States and Great Britain. They face execution. Formerly Taliban killeda relative of a Deutsche Welle employee. In addition, the militants opened fire on protesters in the city of Asadabad.