:2021 Kabul airport attack

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After the fall of Kabul to the Taliban on 15 August 2021, Hamid Karzai International Airport was the only way out of Afghanistan.{{Cite news |url=https://www.npr.org/2021/08/15/1027806863/the-taliban-seize-jalalabad-cutting-off-kabul-to-the-east |title=Taliban Fighters Enter Kabul As Helicopters Land at U.S. Embassy |work=NPR |date=15 August 2021|access-date=15 August 2021 |agency=Associated Press|archive-date=15 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815113718/https://www.npr.org/2021/08/15/1027806863/the-taliban-seize-jalalabad-cutting-off-kabul-to-the-east|url-status=live}} Security concerns grew after hundreds of members of the Islamic State – Khorasan Province escaped from jails at Bagram and Pul-e-Charkhi.{{Cite news |last1=Sciutto |first1=Jim |last2=Lister |first2=Tim |url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/25/politics/isis-k-concerns-kabul-airport/index.html |date=26 August 2021 |access-date=26 August 2021 |title=US concerned about 'very specific threat stream' from ISIS-K against crowds outside Kabul airport |work=CNN |archive-date=25 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825205546/https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/25/politics/isis-k-concerns-kabul-airport/index.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Rajshekhar |date=19 September 2021 |title=Kabul bomber was held in Delhi 5 years ago, claims IS magazine |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/kabul-bomber-was-held-in-delhi-5-yrs-ago-claims-is-mag/articleshow/86329815.cms |access-date=2021-10-05 |website=The Times of India |language=en}} On 16 August, the Pentagon warned the U.S. Congress about the increased threat of a terrorist attack by ISIS following the fall of Kabul the previous day.{{cite news |last1=Seligman|first1=Lara |last2=Ward|first2=Alexander |last3=Desiderio|first3=Andrew |title=ISIS terrorist threats jeopardize Afghanistan evacuation, Pentagon assessment warns |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2021/08/24/isis-terrorist-threats-afghanistan-kabul-evacuation-506807 |access-date=28 August 2021 |work=Politico |date=24 August 2021}}{{cite news |last=Seligman |first=Lara |title=Pentagon warns of worsening terrorist threat as Taliban seize Afghanistan |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2021/08/16/pentagon-terrorists-taliban-afghanistan-505203 |access-date=28 August 2021 |work=Politico |date=16 August 2021}} U.S. President Joe Biden received multiple reports of a possible attack during the week preceding the attack,{{Cite news |last=Liptak |first=Kevin |url=https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/afghanistan-news-taliban-refugees-08-26-21-intl/h_7d8214c4830e050bcc4cd804c4f5c449 |title=Biden warned of a potential attack in Kabul multiple times over past week |work=CNN |date=26 August 2021 |access-date=26 August 2021 |archive-date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826154311/https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/afghanistan-news-taliban-refugees-08-26-21-intl/h_7d8214c4830e050bcc4cd804c4f5c449 |url-status=live }} and warned on 22 August in remarks from the White House that the longer U.S. troops remained in the country, the greater the threat that ISIS would pose to American personnel and civilians near the airport.{{cite news |title=The Latest: Biden warns of IS threat to Kabul evacuation |url=https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-kabul-evacuation-3e03946e8f84540927761d0b83efd769 |access-date=28 August 2021 |agency=Associated Press |date=22 August 2021}}

Hours before the attack, U.S. diplomats in Kabul warned American citizens to leave the airport because of security threats.{{Cite news |url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/26/politics/president-joe-biden-afghan-refugees-donald-trump-immigration/index.html |title=Apparent suicide attack rocks Afghanistan evacuation as Biden's deadline looms |date=26 August 2021 |access-date=26 August 2021 |work=CNN |first=Stephen |last=Collinson |archive-date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826133414/https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/26/politics/president-joe-biden-afghan-refugees-donald-trump-immigration/index.html |url-status=live }} United Kingdom Armed Forces Minister James Heappey had also warned of a highly credible threat of attack at the airport by ISIS militants.{{Cite news |last=Meredith |first=Sam |date=26 August 2021 |title=UK reports 'high threat' of terrorist attack at Kabul airport; U.S. urges people to stay away |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/26/us-urges-people-to-avoid-kabul-airport-as-uk-warns-of-highly-credible-terror-threat.html |access-date=26 August 2021 |work=CNBC |archive-date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826083416/https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/26/us-urges-people-to-avoid-kabul-airport-as-uk-warns-of-highly-credible-terror-threat.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |title=Afghanistan: 'Very lethal attack' could occur at Kabul airport in matter of hours, minister says |url=https://news.sky.com/story/afghanistan-highly-credible-imminent-lethal-attack-could-occur-at-kabul-airport-in-matter-of-hours-minister-says-12390855 |date=26 August 2021|access-date=26 August 2021 |work=Sky News |first=Sophie |last=Morris |archive-date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826083751/https://news.sky.com/story/afghanistan-highly-credible-imminent-lethal-attack-could-occur-at-kabul-airport-in-matter-of-hours-minister-says-12390855 |url-status=live }} The embassies of the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia also warned about high-security threats involving the airport.{{Cite news |title=Afghanistan: US, allies warn of 'terror threat' at Kabul airport |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/26/us-uk-australia-warn-of-terror-threat-at-kabul-airport |date=26 August 2021 |access-date=26 August 2021 |work=Al Jazeera |archive-date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826062333/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/26/us-uk-australia-warn-of-terror-threat-at-kabul-airport |url-status=live }}

Amid the 2021 evacuation from Afghanistan, a crowd of local and foreign civilians fled to the airport to be evacuated.{{Cite news |first1=Tamila |last1=Varshalomidze |first2=Usaid |last2=Siddiqui |first3=Ted |last3=Regencia |date=26 August 2021 |title=Civilians, US troops among dozens killed in Kabul blasts |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/26/panic-grips-kabul-airport-as-evacuation-deadline-nears-live-news |access-date=26 August 2021 |work=Al Jazeera |archive-date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826144611/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/26/panic-grips-kabul-airport-as-evacuation-deadline-nears-live-news |url-status=live }} At Abbey Gate, one of the gates into the airport, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive belt. After the explosion, gunfire erupted and all gates to the airport were closed.{{Cite news |last=Norman|first=Greg |date=26 August 2021 |title=Kabul airport explosion described as 'complex attack' |url=https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/live-updates-taliban-gain-more-ground-in-afghanistan-as-they-close-in-on-kabul#post-426 |access-date=26 August 2021 |work=Fox News |archive-date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826143908/https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/live-updates-taliban-gain-more-ground-in-afghanistan-as-they-close-in-on-kabul#post-426 |url-status=live }} U.S. officials said that ISIS–K gunmen opened fire into the crowd after the explosion and U.S. troops returned fire. According to several reporters, eyewitnesses attributed at least some of the gunfire into the crowd and consequent deaths after the explosion to panic by U.S. troops.{{cite web|last=Conley|first=Julia |url=https://www.salon.com/2021/08/28/biden-vows-to-continue-drone-strikes-in-afghanistan-following-airport-attack-make-them-pay_partner/ |website=Salon.com |title=Biden vows to continue drone strikes in Afghanistan following airport attack: "Make them pay"|date=28 August 2021|access-date=6 September 2021}}{{Cite news|last=Khalid|first=Asma |date=29 August 2021|title=Updates From Kabul After The Attack at the Airport |url=https://www.npr.org/2021/08/29/1032169482/updates-from-kabul-after-the-attack-at-the-airport|access-date=31 August 2021|work=NPR}}{{Cite news|last=Shear|first=Michael D.|author-link=Michael D. Shear|date=26 August 2021|title=President Biden condemns terrorist attack and vows to hunt down those responsible|work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/08/26/world/afghanistan-taliban-biden-news#biden-afghanistan-kabul-airport-attack|access-date=31 August 2021}} The Pentagon acknowledged the possibility of U.S. responsibility for some deaths in a news conference on 28 August.{{Cite news|last1=Cooper|first1=Helene|last2=Schmitt|first2=Eric|date=28 August 2021|title=A reprisal strike killed two ISIS militants and wounded another|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/28/world/us-airstrike-isis-k.html|access-date=31 August 2021}}

The explosion occurred by a canal where U.S. forces were checking evacuees' passports, visas and other documentation before allowing them inside the airport. An eyewitness stated that the explosion felt as if someone had pulled the ground from under his feet, and saw other evacuees thrown into the air by the force of the blast.{{Cite news |last=Moore |first=Mark |date=26 August 2021 |title=Kabul airport suicide bombing witness says young girl died in his arms |url=https://nypost.com/2021/08/26/kabul-bombing-witness-says-young-girl-died-in-his-armskabul-airport-suicide-bombing-witness-says-young-girl-died-in-his-arms/ |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2021 |work=New York Post |archive-date=27 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827072010/https://nypost.com/2021/08/26/kabul-bombing-witness-says-young-girl-died-in-his-armskabul-airport-suicide-bombing-witness-says-young-girl-died-in-his-arms/ }} Initial reports erroneously stated that a second explosion had taken place at the nearby Baron Hotel.{{Cite news|last1=Ali|first1=Idrees |last2=Landay|first2=Jonathan |last3=Pamuk|first3=Humeyra |date=26 August 2021|title=Pentagon bracing for more attacks after troops killed at Kabul airport|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/explosion-outside-kabul-airport-casualties-unclear-pentagon-2021-08-26/|access-date=26 August 2021|work=Reuters}}{{Cite news|date=26 August 2021|title=Pentagon confirms second explosion near Kabul airport and "a number of US and civilian casualties" |url=https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/afghanistan-news-taliban-refugees-08-26-21-intl/h_dcc00688898bf996091169640d85e34e|access-date=26 August 2021|work=CNN}} The following day, it was confirmed that there had been no second explosion.{{Cite news |last=Ali|first=Idrees |date=27 August 2021|title=Pentagon says Kabul attack carried out by one suicide bomber|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/pentagon-says-kabul-attack-carried-out-by-one-suicide-bomber-2021-08-27/|access-date=28 August 2021|work=Reuters}}

ISIS–K, who claimed responsibility for the attack, named the bomber as Abdul Rahman al-Logari.{{Cite news |last=Burke |first=Jason |author-link=Jason Burke|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/26/isis-affiliate-iskp-is-prime-suspect-for-kabul-airport-suicide-bomb|title=Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul airport blasts|date=26 August 2021|work=The Guardian|access-date=30 August 2021}} The Taliban had fought against IS–KP previously,{{Cite news|date=10 March 2020|title=Taliban fought IS with 'limited' US military support, US general reveals|url=https://www.france24.com/en/20200310-taliban-fought-is-with-limited-us-military-support-us-general-reveals|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819233928/https://www.france24.com/en/20200310-taliban-fought-is-with-limited-us-military-support-us-general-reveals|archive-date=19 August 2021|access-date=27 August 2021|work=France 24|agency=Agence France-Presse}} and were helping the U.S. forces to maintain security at the airport.{{cite news |last1= Trofimov|first1=Yaroslav|last2=Salama |first2=Vivian |title=In Its Last Days in Kabul, U.S. Turns to Taliban as a Partner |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-its-last-days-in-kabul-u-s-turns-to-taliban-as-a-partner-11630105650 |access-date=15 February 2023 |work=The Wall Street Journal |date=27 August 2022}}

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At least 182 people were killed during the attack, including 169 Afghan civilians, and 13 U.S. service members supporting the evacuation operation. Two of the killed civilians were British dual-nationals and one was the child of a British national.{{cite press release |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-victims-of-kabul-terror-attack-foreign-secretarys-statement |title=British victims of Kabul terror attack: Foreign Secretary's statement |publisher=Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office |date=27 August 2021 |access-date=27 August 2021 |archive-date=27 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827155143/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-victims-of-kabul-terror-attack-foreign-secretarys-statement |url-status=live }} It was initially reported that 28 Taliban fighters had also been killed in the attack, but this was later denied by Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid in an interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.{{Cite news |date=27 August 2021|title=Taliban Denies Fighters Killed in Kabul Airport Attack |url=https://gandhara.rferl.org/a/taliban-casualties-kabul-airport/31431582.html |access-date=27 August 2021 |work=Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |archive-date=28 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828005653/https://gandhara.rferl.org/a/taliban-casualties-kabul-airport/31431582.html |url-status=live }} The dead Americans were identified as eleven Marines, one soldier from 8th Psychological Operations Group, and one Navy corpsman.{{cite news|title=Defense Department releases names of US service members killed in Afghanistan|url=https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/afghanistan-kabul-taliban-us-news-08-28-21#h_675be4324156edc80ef667536defe716|work=CNN|date=28 August 2021|access-date=28 August 2021}}{{cite news|last1=Kottasová |first1=Ivana |last2=Starr|first2=Barbara |last3=Atwood|first3=Kylie |last4=Paton Walsh|first4=Nick |last5=Kiley|first5=Sam |last6=Cohen |first6=Zachary |last7=Woodyatt|first7=Amy |last8=Hansler|first8=Jennifer |last9=Gan|first9=Nectar |date=27 August 2021|title=Evacuation from Afghanistan in final phase after deadly Kabul airport attack|url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/27/asia/afghanistan-kabul-airport-attack-update-intl-hnk/index.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827090946/https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/27/asia/afghanistan-kabul-airport-attack-update-intl-hnk/index.html|archive-date=27 August 2021|work=CNN|access-date=27 August 2021}} The American deaths were the first U.S. service deaths in Afghanistan since February 2020 and were the largest single loss of life of U.S. military personnel since the 2011 Afghanistan Boeing Chinook shootdown.{{cite news|date=27 August 2021|title=U.S. on alert for further Kabul attacks in race to complete evacuations|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/western-nations-race-complete-afghan-evacuation-deadline-looms-2021-08-25/|url-status=live|access-date=27 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827000509/https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/western-nations-race-complete-afghan-evacuation-deadline-looms-2021-08-25/|archive-date=27 August 2021}}

At least 150 more people were injured, including 18 U.S. military personnel and a number of Taliban members.{{Cite news |last1=Hashemi|first1=Sayed Ziarmal |last2=Faiez|first2=Rahim |last3=Baldor|first3=Lolita C. |last4=Krauss|first4=Joseph |url=https://apnews.com/article/europe-france-evacuations-kabul-9e457201e5bbe75a4eb1901fedeee7a1 |title=Kabul airport attack kills 60 Afghans, 13 US troops |work=Associated Press|date=26 August 2021 |access-date=26 August 2021 }}

Through a tweet by their spokesperson, the Taliban condemned the attack, saying "evil circles will be strictly stopped".{{Cite news |url=https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/live-updates-taliban-gain-more-ground-in-afghanistan-as-they-close-in-on-kabul#post-444 |title=Taliban condemns suicide bombing at Kabul airport |work=Fox News |date=26 August 2021 |access-date=26 August 2021 |archive-date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826164659/https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/live-updates-taliban-gain-more-ground-in-afghanistan-as-they-close-in-on-kabul#post-444 |url-status=live }} The Taliban later announced that they would take every possible measure to capture ISIS–K leader, Shahab al-Muhajir.{{Cite news |last=Farmer |first=Ben |date=27 August 2021 |title=Ambitious new Isis-K leader becomes Taliban's most wanted enemy after Kabul attacks |work=The Daily Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2021/08/27/ambitious-new-isis-k-leader-becomes-talibans-wanted-enemy-kabul/ |access-date=27 August 2021 |archive-date=28 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828005653/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2021/08/27/ambitious-new-isis-k-leader-becomes-talibans-wanted-enemy-kabul/ |url-status=live }} Abdullah Abdullah, former Chief Executive of Afghanistan and National Coalition of Afghanistan leader, condemned the attack.{{Cite news |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/26/panic-grips-kabul-airport-as-evacuation-deadline-nears-live-news |title=Abdullah Abdullah condemns airport attack |work=Al Jazeera |date=26 August 2021 |access-date=26 August 2021 |archive-date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826080312/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/26/panic-grips-kabul-airport-as-evacuation-deadline-nears-live-news |url-status=live }} Some civilians claimed to reporters that the attack had strengthened their resolve to leave the country for fear of more attacks.{{Cite news |last1=Hashemi |first1=Sayed Ziarmal |last2=Akhgar |first2=Tameem |last3=Gannon |first3=Kathy |last4=Anna |first4=Cara |date=27 August 2021 |title=Evacuations resume with new urgency after Kabul airport bombing as death toll now over 160 |url=https://abc7.com/10979761/ |access-date=27 August 2021 |work=KABC-TV |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=28 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828005653/https://abc7.com/10979761/ |url-status=live }}

U.S. President Biden made a public address following the attack. He honored the U.S. service members who were killed, calling them "heroes" and saying they lost their lives "in the service of liberty", and also expressed deep sorrow for the Afghan victims. Biden said to those who wished harm upon the U.S. that "we will hunt you down and make you pay". The United Kingdom government also said that they will continue Operation Pitting, the evacuation from Afghanistan.

Many nations expressed condemnation for the Kabul airport attack and solidarity with the victims and troops conducting evacuations at the airport.{{refn|group=note|name=note|They include Australia,{{Cite news |last=Evans |first=Jake |date=27 August 2021 |title=Prime Minister Scott Morrison mourns deaths of 'American and Afghan friends' in Kabul airport attack |work=ABC News |location=Australia |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/scott-morrison-kabul-airport-attack-afghans-us-soldiers/100412192 |access-date=27 August 2021 |archive-date=27 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827005247/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/scott-morrison-kabul-airport-attack-afghans-us-soldiers/100412192 |url-status=live }} Canada,{{Cite tweet |user=JustinTrudeau |number=1430996623325339650 |title=We strongly condemn the terrorist attacks in Kabul. Our hearts break for the people of Afghanistan and the loved ones of the victims, including the brave women and men of our Allies. We will continue working with our partners to support Afghans and resettle refugees in Canada. |first=Justin |last=Trudeau|author-link=Justin Trudeau |date=26 August 2021}} China,{{Cite news|date=27 August 2021|title=China strongly condemns Kabul airport attacks|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-strongly-condemns-kabul-airport-attacks-2021-08-27/|access-date=28 August 2021|work=Reuters}} Denmark,{{Cite tweet |number=1430974778718949377 |user=JeppeKofod |title=My deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed by the horrific and despicable terror attacks in Kabul. We pay tribute to the brave US troops who were killed and injured whilst helping to evacuate people out of #HKIA under extremely difficult circumstances. |first=Jeppe |last=Kofod |author-link=Jeppe Kofod|date=26 August 2021}} Finland,{{Cite tweet |number=1430981227264229376 |user=Ulkoministerio |title=FM @Haavisto: Deepest condolences to families and loved ones of victims and wounded in the terrorist attack in Kabul #HKIA A brutal attack against innocent civilians and those trying to help them. |author=Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland |author-link=Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Finland) |date=26 August 2021}} France,{{Cite news |last=Aitken |first=Peter |date=26 August 2021 |title=Afghanistan explosions: World leaders react |url=https://www.foxnews.com/world/kabul-airport-explosions-world-leaders-react |access-date=26 August 2021 |work=Fox News |archive-date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826165759/https://www.foxnews.com/world/kabul-airport-explosions-world-leaders-react |url-status=live }} Hungary,{{cite news |title=Orbán Sends Condolences to US President Over Deadly Kabul Attacks |url=https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-biden-letter-kabul-terror-attack/ |work=Hungary Today |agency=Magyar Távirati Iroda |access-date=29 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829093349/https://hungarytoday.hu/orban-biden-letter-kabul-terror-attack/ |archive-date=29 August 2021 |date=28 August 2021 |url-status=live}} India,{{Cite news |last=Laskar|first=Rezaul H. |date=27 August 2021 |title=India condemns Kabul airport attack |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-condemns-kabul-airport-attack-101630004783854.html |access-date=27 August 2021 |work=Hindustan Times |archive-date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826230531/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-condemns-kabul-airport-attack-101630004783854.html |url-status=live }} Indonesia,{{Cite news |last=Yulianingsih|first=Tanti |date=27 August 2021 |title=Indonesia Kecam Ledakan dari Serangan Teroris di Bandara Kabul Afghanistan |url=https://www.liputan6.com/global/read/4642416/indonesia-kecam-ledakan-dari-serangan-teroris-di-bandara-kabul-afghanistan |access-date=27 August 2021 |work=Liputan 6 |language=id |archive-date=28 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828005653/https://www.liputan6.com/global/read/4642416/indonesia-kecam-ledakan-dari-serangan-teroris-di-bandara-kabul-afghanistan |url-status=live }} Iran,{{Cite news |last=Mukthar |first=Ibrahim |date=27 August 2021 |title=Iran condemns Kabul airport attack |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/iran-condemns-kabul-airport-attack/2348101 |access-date=27 August 2021 |work=Anadolu Agency |archive-date=28 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828005704/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/iran-condemns-kabul-airport-attack/2348101 |url-status=live }} Israel,{{Cite tweet |user=yairlapid |number=1430981324806971393 |title=I am shocked and saddened by the horrific terror attack in Kabul. The prayers of the people of Israel are with the families of the civilians and soldiers who were murdered today. We stand shoulder to shoulder with the United States in the fight against terrorism. |first=Yair |last=Lapid|author-link=Yair Lapid |date=26 August 2021}} Kazakhstan,{{Cite tweet |user=TokayevKZ |number=1431196285231587329 |title=On behalf of the people of Kazakhstan, I express our sincere condolences to President Biden and the American people on multiple casualties and injuries among the US service members caused by terrorist attack at the Kabul International Airport. |first=Qasym-Jomart |last=Toqayev|author-link=Kassym-Jomart Tokayev |date=27 August 2021}} Malaysia,{{cite news |url=https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2021/08/722069/malaysia-condemns-kabul-airport-terror-attacks |title=Malaysia condemns Kabul Airport terror attacks |agency=Bernama |work=New Straits Times |date=28 August 2021 |access-date=29 August 2021 }} New Zealand,{{cite news |url=https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/08/afghanistan-jacinda-ardern-condemns-despicable-attack-in-kabul-as-final-defence-force-evacuee-flight-lands-safely-in-uae.html |title=Afghanistan: Jacinda Ardern condemns 'despicable attack' in Kabul as final Defence Force evacuee flight lands safely in UAE |first=Zane |last=Small |work=Newshub |date=27 August 2021 |access-date=27 August 2021 |archive-date=28 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828005656/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/08/afghanistan-jacinda-ardern-condemns-despicable-attack-in-kabul-as-final-defence-force-evacuee-flight-lands-safely-in-uae.html |url-status=dead }} Norway,{{cite tweet |user=NorwayMFA |first=Ine Eriksen |last=Søreide |author-link=Ine Eriksen Søreide |number=1430934211926630404 |title=I strongly condemn the terrorist attack outside #Kabul airport. Innocent civilians trying to leave the country have become victims of this terrible act of cruelty. Our thoughts are with those affected, their families and loved ones. FM #EriksenSoreide |date=26 August 2021}} Poland,{{cite tweet |user=AndrzejDuda |last=Duda|first=Andrzej |author-link=Andrzej Duda |number=1430991689435516935 |title=I condemn in strongest terms the heinous attacks at Kabul airport that resulted in dozens of casualties, including US army soldiers, our Allies. My prayers go to the families of those affected by this act of cowardice. Poland stands with our US and Afghani friends.}} Romania,{{cite news |url=https://www.stiripesurse.ro/romania-este-pe-acceasi-lungime-de-unda-cu-talibanii-condamna-atentatele-din-kabul_1964354.html |title=România este pe acceași lungime de undă cu talibanii: Condamnă atentatele din Kabul |first=Cristi |last=Șelaru |work=Stiri pe surse |date=26 August 2021 |language=ro |access-date=27 August 2021 |archive-date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826190802/https://www.stiripesurse.ro/romania-este-pe-acceasi-lungime-de-unda-cu-talibanii-condamna-atentatele-din-kabul_1964354.html |url-status=live }} Russia,{{Cite tweet |user=RusEmbUSA |number=1431034976674385937 |title=#Antonov: I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the terrorist attack in #Kabul. And wish all the injured a speedy recovery. |first=Anatoly |last=Antonov|author-link=Anatoly Antonov |date=27 August 2021}} Turkey,{{Cite tweet |user=MevlutCavusoglu |number=1430961376848134150 |title=Deeply saddened by the loss of lives after today's attack in #Kabul. Strongly condemn this heinous terror attack. Express my condolences to the families of those killed & my wishes for a speedy recovery to those wounded.|last=Çavuşoğlu|first=Mevlüt |author-link=Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu}} Ukraine,{{Cite tweet |user=ZelenskyyUa |number=1430978872397422592 |title=Terrible terrorist attack in #Kabul. Deepest condolences to the people of the US & Afghanistan, to the families of the victims. Wish speedy recovery to the wounded. Terrorism must be condemned by all parties in Afghanistan. We must work jointly to evacuate those who need help.|first=Volodymyr |last=Zelensky|author-link=Volodymyr Zelensky}} the United Kingdom,{{cite news |title=Afghanistan: Boris Johnson says UK's evacuation operation will continue despite 'barbaric' Kabul attack |url=https://news.sky.com/story/afghanistan-boris-johnson-says-uks-evacuation-operation-will-continue-despite-barbaric-kabul-attack-12391442 |work=Sky News |first=Alan |last=McGuinness |date=26 August 2021|access-date=26 August 2021 |archive-date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826191314/https://news.sky.com/story/afghanistan-boris-johnson-says-uks-evacuation-operation-will-continue-despite-barbaric-kabul-attack-12391442 |url-status=live }} the United States,{{Cite news |title=Israeli PM and Biden postpone meeting because of Afghanistan |newspaper=The Washington Post |first=Aamer |last=Madhani |date=26 August 2021|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/israeli-pm-to-make-case-to-biden-against-iran-nuclear-pact/2021/08/26/821b336c-0624-11ec-b3c4-c462b1edcfc8_story.html |access-date=27 August 2021 |archive-date=28 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828005715/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/israeli-pm-to-make-case-to-biden-against-iran-nuclear-pact/2021/08/26/821b336c-0624-11ec-b3c4-c462b1edcfc8_story.html |url-status=live }} and Vietnam.{{cite news|url=http://hanoitimes.vn/vietnam-condemns-bombing-attack-in-kabul-318576.html|title=Vietnam condemns bombing attack in Kabul|last=Vu|first=Minh|work=Hanoi Times|date=1 September 2021|access-date=4 September 2021}}}} The attack was also condemned by the European Commission{{cite tweet |user=vonderleyen |first=Ursula |last=von der Leyen|author-link=Ursula von der Leyen |number=1430923180462456834 |title=I strongly condemn the cowardly and inhuman attacks on Kabul airport. It is essential to do everything to ensure the safety of people at the airport. The international community must work closely together to avoid a resurgence of terrorism in Afghanistan and beyond.|date=26 August 2021}} and the United Nations.{{Cite tweet |user=antonioguterres |number=1430960735295782917 |title=I'm following with grave concern the situation at Kabul's airport & strongly condemn today's horrific terrorist attack. The incident underscores the volatility of Afghanistan, but also strengthens our resolve as we continue to deliver urgent assistance to the Afghan people.|first=António |last=Guterres|author-link=António Guterres |date=26 August 2021}} German Chancellor Angela Merkel cancelled a planned trip to Israel, instead staying in Germany to monitor the evacuation of German troops.{{Cite news |last=Laco |first=Kelly |date=26 August 2021 |title=Merkel cancels trip to Israel amid Afghanistan crisis, heightening fears of increasing instability in region |url=https://www.foxnews.com/world/merkel-cancels-israel-afghanistan-crisis-instability-region |access-date=26 August 2021 |work=Fox News |archive-date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826165801/https://www.foxnews.com/world/merkel-cancels-israel-afghanistan-crisis-instability-region |url-status=live }} Biden also rescheduled a meeting with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett because of the attack.{{cite news |url=https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjnx2zuwk |title=Biden and Bennett speak on the phone following meeting delay |work=Ynet |first=Itamar |last=Eichner |date=27 August 2021 |access-date=27 August 2021 |archive-date=28 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828005657/https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjnx2zuwk |url-status=live }} The United Kingdom said civilian evacuations would continue in spite of the attack.

During the 2024 State of the Union Address the father of a Kareem Nikoui, who was killed by the bombing at the 2021 Kabul airport attack, was arrested within the United States Capitol for "heckling" during the speech.{{cite news |last=Valencia |first=Jamel |date=8 March 2024 |title=Gold star father charged for disrupting State of the Union address |url=https://nbcmontana.com/news/connect-to-congress/gold-star-father-charged-for-disrupting-biden-state-of-the-union-address-steve-nikoui-abbey-gate-and-united-states-marine-lance-cpl-kareem-nikoui-capitol-police |work=KECI |location=Montana |access-date=8 March 2024}}
{{cite news |last=King |first=Steve |date=8 March 2024 |title=Gold Star father and U.S. Rep. Brian Mast's guest to State of the Union arrested during address |url=https://www.wpbf.com/article/gold-star-father-us-rep-brian-masts-guest-state-of-the-union-arrested-florida-steven-nikoui/60142675 |work=WPBF |location=Palm Beach Gardens, Florida |access-date=8 March 2024 }}
{{cite news |last=Stone |first=Ken |date=8 March 2024 |title=Gold Star Father Arrested at Biden Talk Spoke at Issa's 2023 Escondido Hearing |url=https://timesofsandiego.com/military/2024/03/07/gold-star-father-arrested-at-biden-talk-spoke-at-issas-2023-escondido-hearing/ |work=Times of San Diego |location=San Diego, California |access-date=8 March 2024 }}
{{cite news |last=Rodriguez |first=Matthew |date=8 March 2024 |title=Father of slain Southern California Marine escorted out of State of the Union address |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/father-of-slain-southern-california-marine-escorted-out-of-state-of-the-union-address/ |work=KCAL |location=Los Angeles |access-date=8 March 2024 }}
{{cite news |last=Brest |first=Mike |date=8 March 2024 |title=State of the Union 2024: Gold Star father arrested for heckling Biden speech |url=https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/2910138/state-of-the-union-2024-gold-star-father-arrested-heckling-biden-speech/ |work=Washington Examiner |location=Washington, D.C. |access-date=8 March 2024 }}

{{See also|List of drone strikes in Afghanistan#2021}}

On 27 August, the United States launched an airstrike against what U.S. military said was a vehicle carrying three ISIS–K members in Nangarhar Province. Two were killed, who were described by Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby as "high-profile ISIS targets" and "planners and facilitators"; the third occupant of the vehicle was injured. A U.S. defence official said that one of the strike targets was "associated with potential future attacks at the airport", and that the U.S. had located him with "sufficient knowledge" to strike.{{cite news |last1=Starr|first1=Barbara |last2=LeBlanc |first2=Paul |date=28 August 2021 |title=Biden says another terrorist attack on Kabul airport is 'highly likely' while vowing that US retaliatory strike was not 'the last' |url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/28/politics/isis-k-drone-strike-us-afghanistan/index.html |work=CNN |access-date=28 August 2021}} CENTCOM identified him on 23 September as Kabir Aidi (alias "Mustafa"), and stated that he was involved in planning attacks and making magnetic IEDs. It also stated that he was directly involved with the orchestrators of the bombing and was reportedly helping distribute explosives and suicide vests to target people during the evacuation. The second person killed in the strike was identified as an ISIS collaborator who had been involved in the 2020 Kabul University attack, but his identity was not known.{{cite news |last=Brest|first=Mike |date=24 September 2021 |title=US releases identity of target of first Afghanistan drone strike during withdrawal |url=https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/us-identifies-target-of-first-afghan-drone-strike |work=Washington Examiner |access-date=30 September 2021}}

{{Main|August 2021 Kabul drone strike}}

On 29 August, a drone strike was carried out by the United States, targeting a vehicle a few kilometers from Kabul Airport. According to relatives, 10 nearby civilians were killed, including seven children.{{cite news|last1=Bulos|first1=Nabih|last2=Yam|first2=Marcus|last3=King|first3=Laura|last4=Hernandez|first4=Melissa|date=30 August 2021|title=Family says 7 children were killed in Kabul drone strike; U.S. is investigating|work=Los Angeles Times|url=https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-08-30/family-says-several-children-killed-us-missile-strike-kabul|access-date=30 August 2021|url-access=limited}}{{cite news|last1=Sidhu|first1=Sandi |last2=Paton Walsh|first2=Nick |last3=Lister|first3=Tim |last4=Liebermann|first4=Oren |last5=Smith-Spark|first5=Laura |last6=Vandoorne|first6=Saskya |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/29/asia/afghanistan-kabul-evacuation-intl/index.html|title=Ten family members, including children, dead after US strike in Kabul|work=CNN|date=30 August 2021|access-date=30 August 2021}} Some of those killed had worked for international organisations and held visas allowing them U.S. entry. U.S. officials said there were a number of explosions following the drone strike, implying explosives at the scene, however victims relatives rejected that any subsequent explosions had occurred and stated the driver of the car did not have any connection with the group.{{cite news|last1=Aikins|first1=Matthieu |author-link1=Matthieu Aikins |last2=Rahim |first2=Najim|last3=Schmitt|first3=Eric|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/30/world/asia/afghanistan-drone-attack-ISIS.html|title=Afghan Family Says Errant U.S. Missile Killed 10, Including 7 Children|work=The New York Times|date=30 August 2021|access-date=31 August 2021|url-access=limited}} A preliminary investigation conducted into the 29 August drone strike by the American military said the targeted vehicle had visited what was believed to be a safe house for ISIS–K by intelligence analysts. It however found no concrete proof that there were explosives inside, though stating it was "possible to probable", and a commander had given the order after seeing no civilians on live feed, only for them to appear a few seconds later.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/05/us/politics/military-drone-strike-kabul.html|title=Military Analysis Raises Questions About Deadly Drone Strike in Kabul |first=Eric |last=Schmitt |work=The New York Times |date=5 September 2021|access-date=10 September 2021 |url-access=limited}}

An investigation conducted by The New York Times however found that the targeted driver, identified as Zemari Ahmadi, was an aid worker for Nutrition and Education International, and that his movements that raised the military's suspicion, was him picking up and later dropping off his office colleagues. It also reported that the packages which were believed to be explosives might have simply been water containers, and there was no evidence of secondary explosions. The newspaper stated that the actual number of dead was 10 people, including 7 children.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/10/world/asia/us-air-strike-drone-kabul-afghanistan-isis.html|title=Times Investigation: In U.S. Drone Strike, Evidence Suggests No ISIS Bomb |first1=Matthieu |last1=Aikins |first2=Christoph |last2=Koettl |first3=Evan |last3=Hill |first4=Eric |last4=Schmitt |work=The New York Times |date=10 September 2021|access-date=11 September 2021 |url-access=limited|quote=And an analysis of video feeds showed that what the military may have seen was Mr. Ahmadi and a colleague loading canisters of water into his trunk to bring home to his family.}}{{cite news|last=Miller|first=Andrew Mark|date=2021-09-10|title=US Kabul drone strike appears to have killed an Afghan who worked for a US aid group: report|url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/last-act-in-afghanistan-biden-drones-the-wrong-guy|access-date=2021-09-17|work=Fox News}}

Another investigation by The Washington Post reached similar conclusions, with two experts stating that there may have been a smaller secondary explosion due to fuel vapors, which would have appeared more powerful than it actually was, causing the military to believe the vehicle contained explosives. A former US Air force operator claimed the damage was consistent with the car containing explosives.{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/interactive/2021/kabul-drone-strike-questions/|title=Examining a 'righteous' strike |first1=Alex |last1=Horton |first2=Sarah|last2=Cahlan |first3=Dalton |last3=Bennett |first4=Joyce |last4=Sohyun Lee |first5=Meg |last5=Kelly |first6=Elyse |last6=Samuels |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=10 September 2021 |access-date=11 September 2021 |url-access=limited}}

On 17 September, the head of USCENTCOM Kenneth McKenzie confirmed it was unlikely any ISIS–K members were killed in the 29 August drone strike. The Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley confirmed all of those killed in the strike were innocent civilians. The investigation by the United States military also concluded that a supposed secondary explosion they believed to be evidence of explosives, might have been due to a propane or gas tank.{{cite news|first1=Eric |last1=Schmitt |author-link1=Eric P. Schmitt |first2=Helene |last2=Cooper |author-link2=Helene Cooper

|date=2021-09-17 |title=Pentagon acknowledges Aug. 29 drone strike in Afghanistan was a tragic mistake that killed 10 civilians |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/17/us/politics/pentagon-drone-strike-afghanistan.html |access-date=2021-09-17 |work=The New York Times |url-access=limited }}{{cite news|last=Morris|first=Kyle|date=2021-09-17|title=General says it is unlikely ISIS-K members killed in August Kabul drone strike: 'A tragic mistake'|url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-official-announces-no-isis-k-members-killed-in-august-kabul-drone-which-led-to-civilian-casualties|access-date=2021-09-17|work=Fox News}} A CNN report revealed that the Central Intelligence Agency had warned the military of civilians in the area after they fired the missile and only seconds before it struck.{{cite news|first1=Katie |last1=Bo Lillis |first2=Zachary |last2=Cohen |first3=Natasha |last3=Bertrand |author-link3=Natasha Bertrand |date=2021-09-18 |title=CIA warned children were possibly present seconds before US missile killed 10 |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2021/09/18/politics/united-states-military-drone-strike-kabul-civilians/index.html |access-date=2021-09-19 |work=CNN}}

After the drone strike on 27 August, U.S. President Joe Biden said they had pursued those responsible for the attack on the airport as he had previously said they would, and they would continue to do so.{{cite news|first=Sophie |last=Reardon |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/president-biden-attack-in-afghanistan-is-highly-likely-in-next-24-36-hours/ |title=Biden says another attack in Afghanistan is "highly likely" in the next 24 to 36 hours |work=CBS News |date=28 August 2021|access-date=17 September 2021|quote="I said we would go after the group responsible for the attack on our troops and innocent civilians in Kabul, and we have," Mr. Biden said in his statement.}}

The Council on American–Islamic Relations, Code Pink and Amnesty International condemned the 29 August drone strike, calling it a continuation of American policy of killing civilians without accountability.{{cite news|url=https://english.alaraby.co.uk/news/cair-deplores-us-strike-killed-afghan-civilians|title=CAIR deplores US strike that allegedly killed Afghan civilians, urges probe |work=The New Arab |date=31 August 2021|access-date=10 September 2021}}{{cite news |last1=Varshalomidze |first1=Tamila |last2=Siddiqui |first2=Usaid |last3=Regencia |first3=Ted |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/30/white-house-confirms-kabul-airport-rocket-attack-live-news |title=US has 'responsibility' to families of civilians killed in drone strike: Amnesty |work=Al Jazeera|date=30 August 2021|access-date=9 September 2021}} Amnesty further called for "a credible and transparent investigation" into the strike, acknowledgment by the United States for its actions and reparations for the deceased, and adherence to international law by the United States.{{cite news |url=http://radiojamaicanewsonline.com/local/amnesty-international-calls-for-investigation-into-us-airstrike-that-killed-family-of-ten-in-kabul |title=Amnesty International calls for investigation into US airstrike that killed family of ten in Kabul|work=RJR 94 FM|date=31 August 2021|access-date=10 September 2021}} U.S. House Representative Ilhan Omar also condemned the strike on Twitter.{{cite news|url=https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/30/demand-moratorium-drone-warfare-follows-latest-us-killing-afghan-civilians|title=Demand for 'Moratorium on Drone Warfare' Follows Latest US Killing of Afghan Civilians|first=Jake|last=Johnson|work=Common Dreams|date=30 August 2021|access-date=10 September 2021}}

Mark Milley defended the strike on 1 September as "righteous" after doubts were raised about it, while claiming one of the persons killed in it was an ISIS–K member and they had followed due procedure. He admitted that others were killed in the strike.{{cite news |url=https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2021/09/pentagon-defends-kabul-drone-strike-righteous |title=Pentagon defends Kabul drone strike as 'righteous' |first=Jared |last=Szuba |work=Al-Monitor |date=1 September 2021 |access-date=14 September 2021}} White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on 2 September acknowledged that civilians had been killed in the strike and stated that an investigation was ongoing.{{cite news |url=https://apnews.com/article/islamic-state-group-9a403031191ba5ee7927f75e047d7eb7 |title=US defends strike that Afghan family says killed innocents |first=Kathy |last=Gannon |agency=Associated Press |date=2 September 2021 |access-date=14 September 2021}} After the publishing of journalistic reports casting doubt on the military's account, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby on 13 September defended the strike, saying it prevented an attack on the airport.{{cite news |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-military-investigating-kabul-drone-strike/story?id=79991451 |title=US military investigating Kabul drone strike |first1=Luis |last1=Martinez |first2=Matt |last2=Seyler |work=ABC News |date=14 September 2021 |access-date=14 September 2021}}

After the U.S. military confirmed that the drone strike had killed innocent civilians, House Representative Ruben Gallego termed the admission "devastating" and called on the Department of Defense to brief the House of Representatives on it as soon as they could. A relative of the victim meanwhile stated that an apology was not enough and that the United States must punish the person responsible for the strike, offer compensation, and evacuate some members of the family out of Afghanistan.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-18|title=Afghan survivors of errant US drone strike seek probe|url=https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-kabul-strikes-islamic-state-group-4c7f8aa6ff1c6f95363085dd393a8b03| first=Kathy |last=Gannon |work=Associated Press|access-date=2021-10-01|language=en}}

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In April 2024, CNN reported on newly disclosed video footage from a Marine's GoPro camera. This footage revealed extensive gunfire following the explosion, that CNN reported was contrary to Pentagon accounts of minimal gunfire. Eyewitnesses, including U.S. military personnel and an Afghan doctor, corroborated that the gunfire was extensive and resulted in multiple injuries, a claim supported by the video showing 11 instances of gunfire over four minutes. CNN reported that, the Pentagon upheld its findings from 2021 and 2023 investigations, which attributed all casualties to the suicide bombing and maintained that no civilians were hit by coalition gunfire.{{Cite news |last=Walsh |first=Nick Paton |last2=Krever |first2=Mick |last3=Baron |first3=Mark |last4=Streib |first4=Christian |date=2024-04-24 |title=Exclusive: New evidence challenges the Pentagon's account of a horrific attack as the US withdrew from Afghanistan |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/24/world/new-evidence-challenges-pentagon-account-kabul-airport-attack-intl/index.html |access-date=2024-04-24 |work=CNN}}

In April 2023, the primary plotter behind the attack was killed by the Taliban.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-25 |title=Taliban kill mastermind of Kabul airport bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/taliban-kill-mastermind-kabul-airport-bombing-killed-13-us-service-mem-rcna81456 |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=NBC News |language=en}} In March 2025, President Trump announced during his joint address to the congress that Pakistan had arrested a "top terrorist" involved in the planning and spotting and was on the "way here to face the swift sword of American justice".{{Cite web |last=Collins |first=Hannah Rabinowitz, Zachary Cohen, Jeremy Herb, Kaitlan |date=2025-03-05 |title=Trump says US has apprehended ‘top terrorist’ responsible for 2021 Kabul airport bombing |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/04/politics/abbey-gate-afghanistan-trump-terrorist-apprehended/index.html |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=CNN |language=en}} Mohammad Sharifullah, also known as “Jafar,” was charged with providing and conspiring to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization resulting in death.[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8m77e8jpmo][https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/united-states-arrests-isis-k-attack-planner-role-killing-us-military-service-members-abbey]

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