Kabul Airport Bombing in August 2021
A U.S. military review identified the man who detonated a bomb outside the Kabul airport in August 2021 as an Islamic State operative who was freed by the Taliban. The bombing was chaotic and not preventable, despite claims from witnesses. The actual bomber was Abdul Rahman al-Logari, not the person initially suspected.
Key Points
- U.S. military review identified the bomber as an Islamic State operative freed by the Taliban
- Initial suspicions of the wrong person led to confusion
- Witnesses claimed they could have stopped the attack but were denied the chance
- Actual bomber was Abdul Rahman al-Logari, not the initially suspected individual
Pros
- New information and review shed light on the events surrounding the Kabul airport bombing
- Identified the actual bomber, Abdul Rahman al-Logari
Cons
- Tragic loss of 170 Afghans and 13 American service members in the bombing