Pentagon confirms casualties in 2 explosions near Kabul airport

Multiple explosions took place around the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Thursday, resulting in a number of U.S. and civilian casualties, the Pentagon confirmed.

Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said a “complex attack” near one of the gates of the airport led to “a number of US & civilian casualties.” Kirby also confirmed a second explosion near the Baron Hotel, located a short distance from the airport gate.