Large Explosion at Kabul Airport

Sources tell Politico — and the Pentagon confirms — that there has been a large explosion at Abbey gate at the Kabul airport.

New York Times: “Early reports indicated that the explosion was caused by at least one suicide bomber wearing an explosive vest. It was unclear how many people were injured or whether anyone was killed, but large crowds have been gathering at the gate in recent days.”

Wall Street Journal: “An Afghan man who was on the edge of the crowd, near the Baron camp adjacent to the airport, said the explosion occurred in the middle of thousands of people. He said he saw many maimed, bloodied people being brought out and was told of many fatalities.“