ISIS has revealed the name and photo of the suicide bomber responsible for one of the attacks at Kabul Airport, which resulted in the deaths of dozens, including 13 American soldiers, along with many injuries. ISIS-K claimed that one of its members carried out a suicide attack targeting individuals near Kabul Airport on Thursday. In a statement issued by ISIS-K on Thursday and published by the "Amaq" news agency, the suicide bomber's name was identified as "Abdul Rahman al-Logari." The organization also published a photo of the bomber, al-Logari.
"Amaq" stated in a press release on Thursday that their "fighter" managed to overcome all security fortifications, reaching a distance of "no more than five meters from the American forces." The death toll from the attack on Kabul Airport has risen, according to American and Afghan officials, reaching 103 fatalities. Meanwhile, Fox News reported that hundreds of ISIS members are operating near Kabul Airport.
The Pentagon announced the death of 13 American soldiers and injuries to 18 others, while Afghan health officials reported that at least 90 Afghans were killed and 150 others were injured, though the toll is expected to rise amid difficulties reaching hospitals.
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Defense confirmed that ISIS suicide bombers executed the attack at Kabul Airport, which resulted in numerous civilian casualties including American soldiers. General Kenneth Frank McKenzie, commander of Central Command, stated in a press conference at the Pentagon that a group of ISIS members launched the attack on Kabul Airport, which was followed by gunfire and an armed confrontation.
He continued, "I have no information suggesting that the Taliban allowed an attack on Kabul Airport," adding that "the bomber was checked while passing through the airport gate." McKenzie did not hold the Taliban responsible for the attack but mentioned that they should reinstate the security cordon around the airport, which had been overwhelmed by thousands of Afghans seeking to leave the country following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan. He noted that the U.S. had shared intelligence with the Taliban regarding potential attacks.
