The death toll from the Kabul airport bombings is rising, with NBC News now reporting that over 125 people died from the blasts.
U.S. Central Command Commander Generalbriefed the media on the attacks on Thursday, confirming reports that the explosions took place near the Abbey Gate, a main entrance to the Hamid Karzai Airport, and in the vicinity of the nearby Baron Hotel, and that they were followed by gunmen opening fire on civilian and military forces.
Gen. McKenzie added that the U.S. believes the suicide bombings took place as American troops were screening Afghans before allowing them into the airport. “This is close up work,” he said. “The breath of the person you are searching is upon you. While we have overwatch in place, we still have to touch the clothes of the person that’s coming in. I think you all can appreciate the courage and dedication that is necessary to do this job.
He closed by emphasizing that the evacuation mission will continue. “ISIS will not deter us from accomplishing the mission, I can assure you of that,” he said.
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