The causes of the explosion remain unknown for now, due to a lack of communication from the Afghan administration, which has not worked since the fall of the pro-Western government by the Taliban on August 15.
Kabul airport bombing kills at least 13
The IS had previously claimed responsibility for the double attack It occurred in the afternoon near the Kabul airport, leaving “at least” 13 to 20 dead and 52 injured, the main Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, told AFP.
A health official from the previous government indicated that the balance could be 60 deaths.
The United States announced the death of 12 US soldiers at the airport and 15 wounded.
The United States, which hopes to “continue” the IS attacks, threatened the jihadist group of reprisals in Afghanistan after this attack carried out, according to them, by two kamikazes and followed by a shooting.
The United States also announced that evacuations were continuing, when the time is running out for the final withdrawal of US troops, which should be on August 31, after 20 years of war against the Taliban.
The US military, which is at the airport, is in charge of evacuations with other Western forces.
The gigantic airlift has facilitated the evacuation of about 100,000 people, according to the United States.