US officials confirm 12 US service members killed and 15 injured; Afghan health ministry says at least 60 civilians dead; Islamic State claims responsibility
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Biden asks for a moments silence for those who died in the attacks today.
Biden says he has ordered commanders to take maximum steps necessary to protect forces in Kabul.
“We will rescue Americans and get Afghan allies out.”
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