Daesh [ISIS] claims responsibility for rocket attack on Kabul airport
Daesh [ISIS] affiliate in Afghanistan has claimed responsibility for Monday's rocket attack in Kabul, saying it fired at least six Katyusha rockets at the airport in the Afghan capital.
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- Published Date: 04:00 | 30 August 2021
- Modified Date: 04:00 | 30 August 2021
Daesh [also known as ISIS] claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on Kabul airport on Monday, the group's Nasher News said on its Telegram channel.
"By the grace of God Almighty, the soldiers of the Caliphate targeted Kabul International Airport with six Katyusha rockets," it said.
U.S. anti-missile defences intercepted as many as five rockets fired at Kabul airport early on Monday, a U.S. official said.
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