Grateful for DOD's herculean efforts to evacuate as many as they could before the deadline. Sadly, tens of thousands who requested evacuation, including U.S. citizens, green card holders, allies and other vulnerable Afghans have not made it out. @POTUS, what is the plan for them?
A week before she was killed, Sgt. Nicole Gee cradled a baby in her arms at the Kabul airport.
She posted the photo on Instagram and wrote, “I love my job.” https://t.co/tO2FwWpEgd
Was notified last night, that my little brother, Dylan Merola, who was just deployed for over a week, was one of the casualties of the Kabul Airport attack. The news is starting to release his name as the 14th military member to pass away. RIP and say hey to dad & grandma for me
Talking to a woman, a US citizen, who worked as a translator for the US for more than ten years, who was not able to get into the Kabul airport yet again today. She will try again tomorrow but is completely terrified.
SCOOP: U.S. officials gave the Taliban a list of names of U.S. citizens, green card holders & Afghan allies to grant entry into the outer perimeter of the city’s airport, prompting outrage behind the scenes from lawmakers and military officials. https://t.co/WHHzStyynk
Two U.S, officials say at least 12 U.S. service members were killed in the Afghanistan bombings, including 11 Marines and one Navy medic. Officials say a number of U.S. troops were wounded. https://t.co/YLR6byV0Cq
Update on today’s attacks in Kabul:
- Two blasts near the airport
- One explosion in Baba Mina
- Two explosion in Sharenaw
- Explosion in Saraye Shamali
- Firefight near Darulaman
#Afghanistan
At least 10 US Service members killed, dozens of Americans wounded in suicide bomb attack at Abbey Gate in Kabul this morning. Death toll of US service members likely to rise: US officials.