US-led Global Coalition condemns Kabul attacks
WASHINGTON, US, (North Press) – On Monday, the US-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS issued a statement in which it condemned the explosions took place in Kabul, Afghanistan.
“The Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS condemns the attacks that occurred in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. We grieve for the loss of Afghan and British civilians, and American service members at the hands of Daesh/ISIS terrorists,” the statement said.
“The tragic loss of life is only compounded by the fact that those killed were endeavoring to evacuate or working to conduct that humanitarian mission,” it added.
The Coalition expressed its determination to continue “to take necessary action to ensure ISIS enduring defeat,” as it remain a “determined enemy.”
“We will draw on all elements of national power—military, intelligence, diplomatic, economic, law enforcement—to ensure the defeat of this brutal terrorist organization. We will continue to apply robust counterterrorism pressure against ISIS wherever it operates,” the statement concluded.
On August 26, two horrific explosions rocked Kabul airport, amid crowds of Afghans and foreign nationals trying to leave the country controlled by the Taliban, where they resulted in the killing and wounding dozens of people.