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85 fatalities following terror attack at Kabul Airport

Aug 27, 2021 08:20
By News Northern Sound
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85 fatalities following terror attack at Kabul Airport
Credit: Sultan Faizy/Twitter

Islamic State has claimed responsibility.

72 Afghans are among the 85 fatalities following a terror attack at Kabul Airport yesterday.

At least 143 others were injured in the explosions, as thousand of people in Afghanistan continue to try to flee Taliban-control.

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the bombings.

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Evacuation efforts are continuing ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

Speaking at the White House last night, US President Joe Biden had this message for those who carried out the attack:

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