Kabul Airport Hit by Rockets

Several rockets were fired towards Kabul International Airport in the capital of Afghanistan this morning, but they were intercepted by the U.S. air defense system. According to RIA Novosti, this information was reported by CNN, citing an anonymous U.S. official.

In total, five rockets were launched, although it is unclear whether all were intercepted by the C-RAM defense system, which is designed to protect ground forces from rockets, artillery, and mortar fire.

The official presented preliminary data, indicating that there were no casualties reported among U.S. personnel, but the situation could change. Eyewitnesses told the Associated Press that the rockets struck a neighborhood near the airport. According to witnesses, the projectiles landed in Kabul's Salim Karwan area.

After the explosions, gunfire erupted, but it is unclear who was shooting. One witness, who wished to remain anonymous, reported to the agency that they initially heard the sound of three explosions before seeing what looked like flames in the sky. They mentioned that after the blasts, people started to flee.

It should be noted that the situation in Afghanistan has intensified against the backdrop of the withdrawal of American troops. In early August, Taliban militants launched a large-scale offensive, capturing major cities, and entered Kabul on August 15. President Ashraf Ghani fled to the UAE. The Taliban have declared that the 20-year war is over, and they will soon clarify their form of governance.

The movement now controls most of Afghanistan's territory and all ground border crossings. Citizens of other countries and Afghans working for foreign missions are being evacuated through the only airport in Kabul, which is maintained by the U.S. and NATO countries.