Two blasts at Kabul airport, 13 killed and several injured
A bomb blast outside Afghanistan's Kabul airport has killed at least 13 people and injured dozens more.
The Pentagon has confirmed the blast.
According to Afghan media, gunfire can be heard after the blast at the eastern gate of Kabul Airport.
Afghan media say that the United States had reported a major attack on the airport the day before, and in view of the danger, the Americans were instructed to leave Kabul airport immediately.
According to Afghan media, flights have been suspended at Kabul airport and planes have been grounded.
Turkish media say that two explosions have taken place at Kabul airport, 13 deaths have been confirmed in the blast.
According to Afghan media, 15 people were injured in the blast, including 3 American soldiers.
The injured have been shifted to hospital.