Ninety people have been killed and hundreds injured following two bomb attacks in Kabul yesterday.
Thursday’s blasts took place outside the Abbey Gate, where British and US soldiers have been stationed to assist with evacuations, and at a nearby hotel which has been used to process evacuees. the terrorist attacks. Thirteen US military personnel were killed in the terrorist attacks, which are believed to have been carried out by ISIS.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave a statement following his call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken after the attack in Kabul yesterday:
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said: “This evening I called US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, to express our sorrow that US troops lost their lives in Kabul today and that more have been injured. They paid the ultimate sacrifice while helping others reach safety.
“I also want to extend my condolences to the families of all those Afghans killed or injured. It is tragic that as they sought safety they have suffered at the hands of terrorists.
“Today’s attack is a stark reminder of the dangerous situation in which UK military and civilian personnel have been working so hard to evacuate people and we should be proud of their bravery and what they have achieved.
“The UK and US remain resolute in our mission to get as many people out as possible. It is testament to the remarkable courage of our personnel that they continue to do so while under fire. We will not let the cowardly acts of terrorists stop us.”
Defence Minister Ben Wallace conceded again this morning that, while 15,0000 people have been rescued, some will be left behind as the UK’s evacuation operation comes to an end.
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15 000 sounds like a lot of people rescued, but leaves no doubt that a much much greater number of people have been abandoned.