‘Very Credible’ Threat of ISIS Attack on Kabul Within Hours: UK Minister

The final stages of the evacuation effort in Afghanistan are under further strain after a warning that a “highly lethal” terror attack could be launched within hours. Undated UK Ministry of Defense file photo. UK Ministry of Defense/PA

There is a “very credible” threat of a “highly lethal” terror attack on the Kabul airport within hours, a UK minister has warned.

Britain’s armed forces minister James Heappey said on Thursday that there is “very credible reporting” of an “imminent” and “severe” threat to the airport from the ISIS terrorist group.