Afghanistan: firefight involving Western forces erupts at Kabul airport
- Afghan guard killed in clash with unidentified attackers
- US and German forces also involved in firefight
A firefight broke out between unidentified gunmen, Western security forces and Afghan guards at the North Gate of Kabul airport on Monday, Germany’s armed forces said, as thousands of Afghans and foreigners thronged the airport, seeking to flee Taliban rule.
One Afghan guard was killed and three others were injured in the battle, which also involved US and German forces, the German military said, without specifying whether the dead Afghan was one of the Taliban fighters deployed to guard the airport.
No German soldiers were harmed in the incident.
On Sunday, Taliban fighters beat back crowds at the airport a day after seven Afghans were killed in a crush at the gates as the deadline for the withdrawal of foreign troops approaches.
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Thousands fleeing Afghanistan struggle to enter Kabul airport
“There’s discussions going among us and the military about extending,” Biden said.