UK Says No Staff or Military Hurt in Kabul Blasts

A member of British Forces from 16 Air Assault Brigade looks on upon arrival in Kabul, Afghanistan, to provide support to British nationals leaving the country, as part of Operation PITTING after Taliban insurgents took control of the presidential palace in Kabul, on Aug. 15, 2021. Leading Hand Ben Shread/RAF/UK Ministry of Defence/Handout via Reuters

LONDON—Britain’s defence ministry said none of its military or government staff in Kabul were amongst the casualties from explosions near the city’s airport earlier on Thursday.

“There have been no reported UK military or UK Government casualties following the incidents in Kabul,” the Ministry of Defence said. “UK forces are working closely with our partners to provide security and medical assistance.”

By Kate Holton