13 US Service Members Killed in Afghanistan Bombings; Biden Promises to Retaliate

13 US Service Members Killed in Afghanistan Bombings; Biden Promises to Retaliate
Smoke rises from explosion outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug. 26, 2021. AP Photo/Wali Sabawoon
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Thirteen U.S. service members were killed in a terrorist bomb attack outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug. 26.

An initial report from Pentagon officials indicated that 11 Marines and one Navy medic were among those who were killed; another service member died hours later, according to The Associated Press. At least 18 service members were wounded and officials warned the toll could grow, AP reported.