New details have emerged regarding the tragic suicide attack that took place at Kabul Airport during the 2021 withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan. The attack, planned by terrorists affiliated with ISIS-K, claimed the lives of over 170 Afghan citizens and 13 American personnel.
It has been revealed that Abdul Rahman Logari, a known member of ISIS-K, was previously detained in Afghanistan but was released by the Taliban following the US withdrawal. This information comes from a recent US military report, as reported by NBC News.
The attack occurred amidst the chaos of thousands of Afghan citizens attempting to flee the country following the Taliban's takeover in August 2021. The terrorists targeted Kabul Airport in an attempt to disrupt the evacuation efforts.
Shortly after the attack, ISIS-K claimed responsibility. Logari was among the many terrorists released from Afghan prisons by the Taliban.
The revelation sheds light on the concerning implications of the Taliban's actions and their release of known terrorists, highlighting the challenges faced during the withdrawal and its aftermath.