Abdul Rahman al-Logari is reportedly the name of one of the suicide bomber associated with ISIS-K who attacked the Hamid Karzai Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Abdul Rahman al-Logari Named As Suicide Bomber. “The IS official Amaq news agency said on its Telegram channel that a member called Abdul Rahman al-Logari carried out “the martyrdom operation near Kabul Airport”. The name suggests the killer of at least 12 US servicemen and more than 60 civilians was Afghan.” [Guardian]
Attack Hit Airport’s Abbey Gate. “The suicide bomber discussed in the Islamic State’s claim attacked the Kabul airport’s Abbey Gate. A second blast was carried out at a nearby hotel, where civilians were looking to flee to the West.” [Long War Journal]
12 Americans, Dozens Of Afghans Killed In Attack. “Two suicide bombers struck a packed crowd outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul on Thursday, killing at least 12 American service members and scores of Afghan civilians, officials said.” [NY Times]
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