Biden claims high risk of terrorist attack on Kabul airport

“I am determined to ensure the implementation of our mission (to evacuate from Afghanistan. -

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I also remember the increasing risks, "- quoted by TASS Biden.

He spoke of the "acute and growing danger" of an attack by a terrorist group known as IS Khorasan, an Islamic State branch in Afghanistan.

According to the American leader, "every day terrorists seek to attack the airport of the Afghan capital, to attack the forces of the United States and allies, as well as innocent civilians."

Earlier, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said that the US administration has great concerns about security threats at Kabul airport.

* "Islamic State" (IS, ISIS) - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014.