Pentagon says both al-Qaeda and Isis have ‘presence’ in Afghanistan

[ad_1] A Pentagon spokesperson has said that both al-Qaeda and Isis have a “presence” in Afghanistan. John Kirby told reporters that the Pentagon “doesn’t know an exact figure” for how many members of the terrorist organizations are present in the country. However, he said he does not believe it to be “exorbitantly high”. The United… Continue reading Pentagon says both al-Qaeda and Isis have ‘presence’ in Afghanistan

Pentagon: US troops fired crowd-control shots at Kabul airport

[ad_1] US troops guarding the evacuation effort at Kabul airport fired some shots overnight as crowd-control efforts, but there were no indications of casualties or injuries, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said on Aug. 18, Report informs referring to Reuters. Kirby told a news briefing that no shots were fired by American troops at Afghans or… Continue reading Pentagon: US troops fired crowd-control shots at Kabul airport

Pentagon on lockdown after shooting nearby

[ad_1] The Pentagon is on lockdown after multiple gunshots were fired near a platform by the facility’s Metro station, Report informs via FOX 8. Officials report several injuries. Three people have been taken to hospitals for further medical attention; one victim was taken by helicopter and the other two by an ambulance, officials say. The… Continue reading Pentagon on lockdown after shooting nearby