Britain says Kabul explosion does not hurt staff or military

British members of the 16 Air Assault Brigade sent British citizens to leave the country when they arrived in Kabul, Afghanistan, as part of a pitting operation after the Taliban rebels ruled Kabul’s presidential palace on August 15. I look forward to your support. , 2021. (Leading Hand Benshred / RAF / UK Ministry of Defense / Distribution via Reuters)

London — The British Ministry of Defense said none of Kabul’s military or government officials were among the victims of the explosion near the city’s airport early Thursday.

“No British military or British government casualties have been reported after the incident in Kabul,” the Defense Ministry said. “The British Army is working closely with our partners to provide security and medical assistance.”

Kate Holton