Trump Says Afghan Militant Involved in 2021 Kabul Airport Bombing Has Been Captured

The U.S. military has announced that Abdul Rahman al-Logari, the alleged suicide bomber responsible for the 2021 Kabul airport bombing, has been captured. The bombing, which occurred on August 26, 2021, killed 13 U.S. service members and at least 169 Afghan civilians. The capture of al-Logari is a significant development in the ongoing efforts to hold accountable those responsible for the attack.



The U.S. military confirmed that al-Logari was a member of the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISIS-K), a terrorist group affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The capture of al-Logari is expected to provide valuable intelligence and potentially lead to the prosecution of other individuals or groups involved in the bombing.

The capture of al-Logari comes as the U.S. continues to evacuate its citizens and Afghan allies from Afghanistan amid warnings of potential future attacks. The U.S. military has been working to secure the airport and surrounding areas to facilitate the safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, special immigrant visa applicants, and other at-risk Afghans.

The U.S. president has stated that the evacuation of Americans and Afghan allies will continue, despite the ongoing security concerns and the August 31 deadline for the withdrawal of U.S. troops. The president has also expressed his commitment to holding accountable those responsible for the attack, stating that "We will not forget. We will not forgive. We will hunt you down and make you pay."

The capture of al-Logari is a significant step in the ongoing efforts to bring justice to the victims of the 2021 Kabul airport bombing. The U.S. military will continue to work with its international partners to disrupt and dismantle terrorist organizations, such as ISIS-K, and to protect U.S. interests and allies in the region.