(ANSA) - ROME, AUGUST 26 - A suicide bomber blew himself up at one of the entrance gates at Kabul airport (the Abbey Gate) causing at least 13 deaths including some children: explosion was later confirmed by Pentagon spokesman John Kirby on Twitter. The attack was followed by gunshots.
The suicide bomber blew himself up in an area called "the canal", according to the Skynews reporter on the spot, who explained that it is an area just outside the airport where thousands and thousands of people wait for their documents to be examined. . In this area, the reporter explained, mainly British troops operate.
According to the Bild online, "three members of the US navy and several British soldiers were reportedly wounded". All igates have been closed.
US President Joe Biden has been briefed and is being updated at these moments on developments from the top of national security. (HANDLE).