Afghanistan live news: another blast reported near Kabul airport amid warnings of further attacks
by Ben Quinn (now), Alex Mistlin and Helen Sullivan ( from on (#5NX22)
Reports of powerful explosion' thought to have been rocket attack in Afghan capital, following warnings from US of specific, credible' threats
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2.44pm BST
More on the US military strike in Kabul:
The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters the strike was targeting suspected ISKP militants.
2.41pm BST
Reuters' foreign correspondent Idrees Ali says two American officials have informed him the US has carried out a military strike in Kabul.
The United States has carried out a strike in Kabul, two U.S. officials tell Reuters citing initial information.
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