At least 10 US troops, including four Marines, have been killed in the twin bomb attack that took place near the Kabul Airport on Thursday, and several others have been injured.

"We can confirm that a number of US service members were killed in today's complex attack on Kabul airport," spokesman John Kirby confirmed. "A number of others are being treated for wounds."

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A statement from the Pentagon confirmed the news that several US troops have been killed in the attack and many others are being treated for their injuries.

"We can confirm that a number of U.S. service members were killed in today’s complex attack at Kabul airport. A number of others are being treated for wounds. We also know that a number of Afghans fell victim to this heinous attack," the statement read. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the loved ones and teammates of all those killed and injured."

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Meanwhile, Taliban also openly condemned these blasts labelling it to be 'evil circles'. "The Islamic Emirate strongly condemns the bombing of civilians at Kabul airport, which took place in an area where US forces are responsible for security,"&nbsp;a tweet from the official Twitter account of the spokesman of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, read. "The Islamic Emirate is paying close attention to the security and protection of its people, and evil circles will be strictly stopped."

The US suspects that the Kabul airport attacks have been carried out by members of Islamic State-Khorasan, who were reportedly unhappy with Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan.

At least 10 US troops, including four Marines, have been killed in the twin bomb attack that took place near the Kabul Airport on Thursday, and several others have been injured.

At least 10 US troops, including four Marines, have been killed in the twin bomb attack that took place near the Kabul Airport on Thursday, and several others have been injured. "We can confirm that a number of US service members were killed in today's complex attack on Kabul airport," spokesman John Kirby confirmed. "A number of others are being treated for wounds." Live | Twin blasts rock Kabul: 60 killed, 140 injured at Afghan evacuation site A statement from the Pentagon confirmed the news that several US troops have been killed in the attack and many others are being treated for their injuries. "We can confirm that a number of U.S. service members were killed in today’s complex attack at Kabul airport. A number of others are being treated for wounds. We also know that a number of Afghans fell victim to this heinous attack," the statement read. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the loved ones and teammates of all those killed and injured." Meanwhile, Taliban also openly condemned these blasts labelling it to be 'evil circles'. "The Islamic Emirate strongly condemns the bombing of civilians at Kabul airport, which took place in an area where US forces are responsible for security," a tweet from the official Twitter account of the spokesman of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, read. "The Islamic Emirate is paying close attention to the security and protection of its people, and evil circles will be strictly stopped." The US suspects that the Kabul airport attacks have been carried out by members of Islamic State-Khorasan, who were reportedly unhappy with Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan.

At least 10 US troops killed and many injured in Kabul airport attack: Pentagon

As majority of US troops pulled out of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/afghan-forces-retake-provincial-capital-from-taliban-396727">Afghanistan</a>, President Joe Biden said the US military mission in Afghanistan will end on August 31.

"We did not go to Afghanistan to nation-build," the US president&nbsp;said in a speech.

President Biden had earlier set September 11 as the final date for the pullback of US troops from Afghanistan. US troops last week had handed over the Bagram airbase to Afghan security officials.

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"US support for Afghan people will endure," the US president said, adding,"US achieved goals in Afghanistan of degrading&nbsp;Al-Qaeda and prevent more attacks on the United States."

"I do not trust the Taliban," Biden told reporters, adding, "but I trust the capacity of the Afghan military."

UK PM Boris Johnson had said earlier on Thursday that all British troops assigned to NATO's mission in Afghanistan are returning home.

Britain's chief of the defence staff had said that it is "plausible" that Afghanistan could collapse without the presence of international forces.

"If that were to happen, I guess the Taliban would control part of the country. But, of course, they would not control all of the country," the defence chief said.

President Biden said the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan "is not&nbsp;inevitable". The US president added that&nbsp;Afghan military translators have a "home" in the US.

US and British troops were deployed in Afghanistan in 2001 after the September 11 terror&nbsp;attacks in New York and Washington. NATO had earlier announced its troops will withdraw in coordination with US forces deployed in the area.

The US president's statement comes even as the Taliban makes massive inroads in Afghanistan's northern areas. Afghan security forces on Thursday claimed they had inflicted heavy casualties on the Taliban during their offensive in Laghman province.

Earlier, Russian President Putin had assured the Tajikistan President of all help as Afghan troops reportedly poured into the country as the Taliban made rapid headway along the border areas.

(With inputs from Agencies)

As majority of US troops pulled out of Afghanistan, President Joe Biden said the US military mission in Afghanistan will end on August 31. "We did not go to Afghanistan to nation-build," the US president said in a speech.

As majority of US troops pulled out of Afghanistan, President Joe Biden said the US military mission in Afghanistan will end on August 31. "We did not go to Afghanistan to nation-build," the US president said in a speech. President Biden had earlier set September 11 as the final date for the pullback of US troops from Afghanistan. US troops last week had handed over the Bagram airbase to Afghan security officials. Watch: "US support for Afghan people will endure," the US president said, adding,"US achieved goals in Afghanistan of degrading Al-Qaeda and prevent more attacks on the United States." "I do not trust the Taliban," Biden told reporters, adding, "but I trust the capacity of the Afghan military." UK PM Boris Johnson had said earlier on Thursday that all British troops assigned to NATO's mission in Afghanistan are returning home. Britain's chief of the defence staff had said that it is "plausible" that Afghanistan could collapse without the presence of international forces. "If that were to happen, I guess the Taliban would control part of the country. But, of course, they would not control all of the country," the defence chief said. President Biden said the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan "is not inevitable". The US president added that Afghan military translators have a "home" in the US. US and British troops were deployed in Afghanistan in 2001 after the September 11 terror attacks in New York and Washington. NATO had earlier announced its troops will withdraw in coordination with US forces deployed in the area. The US president's statement comes even as the Taliban makes massive inroads in Afghanistan's northern areas. Afghan security forces on Thursday claimed they had inflicted heavy casualties on the Taliban during their offensive in Laghman province. Earlier, Russian President Putin had assured the Tajikistan President of all help as Afghan troops reportedly poured into the country as the Taliban made rapid headway along the border areas. (With inputs from Agencies)

'I do not trust the Taliban': Biden declares August 31 as final date to end US military mission in Afghanistan

President Joe Biden gave a significant policy speech on Afghanistan on Thursday, saying that the US had achieved its objectives in the country and that now was the right time to leave.&nbsp;

He justified his decision to withdraw US military forces from Afghanistan, stating that rather than sacrificing another generation of Americans in an unwinnable conflict, the Afghan people must decide their own future.&nbsp;

Speaking in the White House East Room, Biden said the Afghan military has the ability to repel the Taliban, whose major advances in recent weeks have raised fears the country will slide into civil war. 
 
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Biden set a target date of August&nbsp;31 for the final withdrawal of US forces, minus about 650 troops to provide security for the US embassy in Kabul.

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Biden, a longtime critic of the country's 20-year military presence, said the US has long since achieved its original goal of rooting out al-Qaeda terrorists and preventing another assault on the US like the one that occurred on September 11, 2001.

Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the attack, was killed by a US military team in 2011.&nbsp;

“Our military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on August 31st. The drawdown is proceeding in a secure and orderly way, prioritising the safety of our troops as they depart," Biden told reporters at the White House.

Biden dismissed reports that the Taliban would take over the country soon after the withdrawal of the American troops from Afghanistan.

(With inputs from agencies)

President Joe Biden gave a significant policy speech on Afghanistan on Thursday, saying that the US had achieved its objectives in the country and that now was the right time to leave.

President Joe Biden gave a significant policy speech on Afghanistan on Thursday, saying that the US had achieved its objectives in the country and that now was the right time to leave. He justified his decision to withdraw US military forces from Afghanistan, stating that rather than sacrificing another generation of Americans in an unwinnable conflict, the Afghan people must decide their own future. Speaking in the White House East Room, Biden said the Afghan military has the ability to repel the Taliban, whose major advances in recent weeks have raised fears the country will slide into civil war. Also read: Afghan forces retake provincial capital from Taliban Biden set a target date of August 31 for the final withdrawal of US forces, minus about 650 troops to provide security for the US embassy in Kabul. Watch: Biden, a longtime critic of the country's 20-year military presence, said the US has long since achieved its original goal of rooting out al-Qaeda terrorists and preventing another assault on the US like the one that occurred on September 11, 2001. Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the attack, was killed by a US military team in 2011. “Our military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on August 31st. The drawdown is proceeding in a secure and orderly way, prioritising the safety of our troops as they depart," Biden told reporters at the White House. Biden dismissed reports that the Taliban would take over the country soon after the withdrawal of the American troops from Afghanistan. (With inputs from agencies)

US achieved its goals, Afghans must decide own future: President Joe Biden

Taliban official Shahabuddin Delawar declared in Moscow on Friday that the Taliban control 85 per cent of Afghanistan's territory.

After nearly two decades of fighting, foreign forces, including the US, are retreating, emboldening Taliban insurgents to try to take new territory in Afghanistan. 
 
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Meanwhile, The withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan is more than 90 per cent completed, the Pentagon's Central Command announced Tuesday.

CentCom said it had officially handed over seven former US bases to the Afghan security forces and had evacuated the equivalent of nearly 1,000 C-17 air freighter loads of equipment from the country, ahead of the September deadline to complete the pullout. 
 
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On Friday US forces handed over the sprawling Bagram air base north of Kabul, the main centre of US military operations in the country for most of the past two decades of conflict.

Tuesday's announcement underscored that most of the process of withdrawing US military and civilian personnel ordered by President Joe Biden in April had been completed.

At the time of Biden's order, there were officially 2,500 US troops and 16,000 private contractors.

According to reports, there were also some 1,000 US special forces operating in Afghanistan at the time as well not included in the official tally. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Taliban official Shahabuddin Delawar declared in Moscow on Friday that the Taliban control 85 per cent of Afghanistan's territory. After nearly two decades of fighting, foreign forces, including the US, are retreating, emboldening Taliban insurgents to try to take new territory in Afghanistan.

Taliban official Shahabuddin Delawar declared in Moscow on Friday that the Taliban control 85 per cent of Afghanistan's territory. After nearly two decades of fighting, foreign forces, including the US, are retreating, emboldening Taliban insurgents to try to take new territory in Afghanistan. In Pictures | The return of Taliban in Afghanistan, and the US retreat Meanwhile, The withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan is more than 90 per cent completed, the Pentagon's Central Command announced Tuesday. CentCom said it had officially handed over seven former US bases to the Afghan security forces and had evacuated the equivalent of nearly 1,000 C-17 air freighter loads of equipment from the country, ahead of the September deadline to complete the pullout. Also read | US achieved its goals, Afghans must decide own future: President Joe Biden On Friday US forces handed over the sprawling Bagram air base north of Kabul, the main centre of US military operations in the country for most of the past two decades of conflict. Tuesday's announcement underscored that most of the process of withdrawing US military and civilian personnel ordered by President Joe Biden in April had been completed. At the time of Biden's order, there were officially 2,500 US troops and 16,000 private contractors. According to reports, there were also some 1,000 US special forces operating in Afghanistan at the time as well not included in the official tally. (With inputs from agencies)

Taliban controls 85% of Afghan territory, Taliban official says

Taliban on Wednesday launched an attack on&nbsp;Qala-i-Naw, capital of Badghis, as it continued its&nbsp;assault with&nbsp;US troops leaving&nbsp;Afghanistan.

The militants have been gaining a foothold in the north which wasn't their traditional stronghold amid fierce fighting with Afghan troops.

Reports had earlier said hundreds of Afghan soldiers had fled to neighbouring Tajikistan as President Putin called President Emomali Rakhmonto to assure him of all help as the&nbsp;US declared on Tuesday that 90 per cent of its troops had withdrawn from the country.

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As talks failed to make any headway in Doha, Iran said it was ready to help.&nbsp;

The Afghan government delegation&nbsp;met Taliban representatives in Tehran as fighting raged in the country. The Taliban delegation was headed by Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai with Younus Qanooni representing the government as Iran's foreign minister Zarif called both sides to commit to political solutions.&nbsp;

On the ground, however, reports said the Taliban have entered Badghis city with some troops reportedly surrendering to the militant group.

Afghanistan's defence minister Bismillah Mohammadi said war is raging as the Taliban launched an attack on Qala-i-Naw. It is the Taliban's first assault on a provincial capital since they started their major offensive as fighting takes place inside the city.

The Taliban already controls the countryside in the western province as Afghan soldiers carry on their battle with most US troops having pulled out of key areas.

Meanwhile, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said that the situation in &nbsp;Afghanistan could "swiftly deteriorate" with the "hasty exit of American and other NATO troops."

"They were unable to achieve visible results when it comes to stabilizing the situation during the decades they spent there."&nbsp;

Amid the fighting, Tajikistan President Emomali Rakhmon has&nbsp;ordered the mobilization of 20,000 reservists to bolster the country's border with Afghanistan after several hundred Afghan government troops poured into the country after&nbsp;being pushed back by the Taliban.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Taliban on Wednesday launched an attack on Qala-i-Naw, capital of Badghis, as it continued its assault with US troops leaving Afghanistan. The militants have been gaining a foothold in the north which wasn't their traditional stronghold amid fierce fighting with Afghan troops.

Taliban on Wednesday launched an attack on Qala-i-Naw, capital of Badghis, as it continued its assault with US troops leaving Afghanistan. The militants have been gaining a foothold in the north which wasn't their traditional stronghold amid fierce fighting with Afghan troops. Reports had earlier said hundreds of Afghan soldiers had fled to neighbouring Tajikistan as President Putin called President Emomali Rakhmonto to assure him of all help as the US declared on Tuesday that 90 per cent of its troops had withdrawn from the country. Watch: As talks failed to make any headway in Doha, Iran said it was ready to help. The Afghan government delegation met Taliban representatives in Tehran as fighting raged in the country. The Taliban delegation was headed by Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai with Younus Qanooni representing the government as Iran's foreign minister Zarif called both sides to commit to political solutions. On the ground, however, reports said the Taliban have entered Badghis city with some troops reportedly surrendering to the militant group. Afghanistan's defence minister Bismillah Mohammadi said war is raging as the Taliban launched an attack on Qala-i-Naw. It is the Taliban's first assault on a provincial capital since they started their major offensive as fighting takes place inside the city. The Taliban already controls the countryside in the western province as Afghan soldiers carry on their battle with most US troops having pulled out of key areas. Meanwhile, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said that the situation in Afghanistan could "swiftly deteriorate" with the "hasty exit of American and other NATO troops." "They were unable to achieve visible results when it comes to stabilizing the situation during the decades they spent there." Amid the fighting, Tajikistan President Emomali Rakhmon has ordered the mobilization of 20,000 reservists to bolster the country's border with Afghanistan after several hundred Afghan government troops poured into the country after being pushed back by the Taliban. (With inputs from Agencies)

Taliban launches fresh attack on northwestern Afghan province

Top leaders of the Pentagon briefed the United States of America and the US Congress on the recent reports of Russia offering bounty's to take out US troops in Afghanistan. Watch report.

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