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August 26, 2021
Release

Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby on This Morning's Attack on HKIA

We can confirm that a number of U.S. service members were killed in today's complex attack at Kabul airport. A number of others are being treated for wounds. We also know that a number of Afghans fell victim to this heinous attack.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the loved ones and teammates of all those killed and injured.

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