Afghanistan: At least 72 people killed in blasts outside Kabul airport - including 13 US troops

At least 72 people have died, including 13 US service personnel, after two blasts and a gunfight outside Kabul airport.

An Afghan official has confirmed at least 60 Afghans were killed and 143 others were wounded in the attack, which the Islamic State has claimed accountability for.

The terror group said on its Telegram account it was behind the twin blasts and gunfire outside the airport after it was widely believed Islamic State affiliate, ISIS-K, was responsible.

This is the latest footage from Kabul airport where plumes of smoke can be seen rising into the air after two explosions outside.

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