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US fears risk of Islamic state attack at Kabul airport after Afghanistan takeover

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: August 22, 2021 18:31 IST

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After the Taliban took over the country, they are rushing to leave the country in the same way that Afghan citizens can be found. In this, the US has now given a warning to Afghanistan.
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An alert has been issued for US citizens in Afghanistan. Kabul airport could be attacked by Islamic State (IS) So the United States has issued an alert for its citizens.
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The Kabul airport has been in turmoil for the past few days. Thousands of civilians are crowding outside Kabul airport to leave the country, and the U.S. military is at Kabul airport to take control.
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The situation at Kabul airport is getting worse day by day. Similarly, the United States has completely banned its citizens from entering Kabul airport. Currently, the US military has full control over Kabul airport.
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A spokesman for the US Department of Defense has instructed to avoid crowding at the gate outside Kabul airport. The Taliban have laid siege to Kabul. Kabul airport is under US military control. In that case, the Kabul airport could be attacked.
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Watchtowers have been set up on all four sides of Kabul Airport for security. In addition, the US military is working to reduce congestion. A large number of armed troops have been deployed.
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People have to face many difficulties to reach this airport which is located in a mountainous area outside the capital of Afghanistan.
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To reach the flight terminal from the airport, citizens have to go to the screening point with their match. There is a long way to go. So we have to face many difficulties. This could make the situation worse if the airport is attacked.
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