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Over six civilians, including three children, killed in US airstrike against ISIS-K
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The Media Line reported that more than six civilians, including three children, were killed in a US drone attack in Kabul targeting a car packed with explosives worn by would-be suicide bombers on their way to the Hamid Karzai International Airport.

The news website said according to the US Central Commandm, the bombers, suspected to be from the ISIS-K terror organization, posed an imminent” threat to the airport.

It should be noted that the attack on Sunday night occurred in a residential neighborhood of Kabul near the airport.

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The Media Line reported, citing CENTCOM, the explosion was powerful because of the large amount of explosives contained in the car.

It reportedly also set off explosions in a nearby home.

Read more: US military carries out airstrike against ISIS-K vehicle in Kabul

According to the CNN, nine civilian casualties from the blast, including six children.

The near-bombing attack came a day after US President Joe Biden said that there was credible evidence of a potential attack on the airport in the next 24-36 hours.

Source: themedialine