At least two explosions took place near the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug. 26, complicating efforts to evacuate Americans, Afghans, and others trying to leave the country before the United States pulls out its troops. A bomb went off at the Abbey Gate at Hamid Karzai International Airport, U.S. Department of Defense spokesman John Kirby said. At least one other explosion erupted at or near the Baron Hotel, which is a short distance from Abbey Gate. The bombs resulted in a number of U.S. and civilian casualties, Kirby wrote on Twitter. Officials at the emergency hospital in Kabul told Tolo News, an Afghan outlet, that at least 60 people were injured in the explosions. The Taliban said at least 52 were injured and that at least 13 were dead, including children. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated the bombs killed at least 13 people. Fifteen others were wounded, the ministry said. Paul …
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