CNN Exposes Video and Interviews Contradicting Pentagon Claims on Afghan Airport Bombing
Recent findings and interviews shared by CNN reveal that there may have been more gunfire following the 2021 Kabul airport bombing than previously disclosed by U.S. military investigators.
On August 26, 2021, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device near Abbey Gate at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, causing numerous casualties, including 13 U.S. service members, during the evacuation of Afghanistan.
The U.S. Department of Defense conducted two reviews of the incident, concluding that casualties resulted from the explosion and ball bearings from the bomber’s vest.
Newly released CNN footage and analysis by experts suggest that there were more bursts of gunfire than initially reported by the military reviews.
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CNN’s investigation, including audio and video analysis, suggests there were at least 11 bursts of gunfire after the bombing, contrary to previous reports.
Although the source of the gunfire remains unclear in the footage, the sound of multiple shots can be heard throughout the recording.
The U.S. military reviews may not have been aware of this new footage obtained by CNN, which contradicts some of their findings.
The CNN report also includes interviews with witnesses, such as Dr. Sayeed Ahmadi, who claim to have seen gunshot wounds among the victims, challenging the military’s conclusions.
It is evident that there are discrepancies between the official reports and the new evidence presented by CNN, raising questions about the handling of the Kabul airport attack.
