This was reported on the official website of the diplomatic service.

“Due to security threats at the Kabul airport, we recommend that US citizens avoid traveling to the airport,” the statement reads.

The diplomatic service recalled the need to follow the instructions of local authorities, draw up an emergency plan and follow the reports of the US State Department.

According to CNN, the US military conducted a special operation to eliminate one of the militants of the Islamic State * group, who was planning a series of terrorist attacks in Afghanistan.

According to preliminary data, the target was destroyed.

US President Joe Biden previously announced a series of attacks on the positions of ISIS fighters.

He also promised to punish those responsible for the attack in the area of ​​the Kabul airport.

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