Taliban: New explosions in Kabul conducted by US troops to destroy their equipment

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid

© APA | Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid

# 27 August 2021 07:28 (UTC +04:00)

The latest blasts that could be heard in Kabul were carried out by US forces to destroy their own equipment, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Thursday, adding that citizens are not in danger in this light, APA reports citing TASS.

"Today, explosions could be heard in the evening near the Kabul airport. They were conducted by US military personnel to destroy their equipment. Kabul residents should not be worried," he tweeted.

CNN later confirmed this report, citing Central Command Spokesman, US Army Major John Rigsby. According to him, the explosions were planned in advance.

On Thursday, two suicide bombers attacked crowds of people gathered near the Kabul airport. Earlier, reports emerged about 60 deaths, including 12 US military personnel.

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