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During a terrorist attack in Kabul, a 23-year-old American woman died, whose photo with an Afghan baby in her arms became famous

It is noted that she entered the Marine Corps a year after graduation and was married to Jarod Guy, who attended the same school with her and also became a Marine. “Nicole is the heroine of her hometown. Her life and service to our country will never be forgotten.” wrote Guy’s principal on the Roseville School District page.





Famous photo just days before Guy’s attack posted on Instagram. It not only scattered on social networks, including the official accounts of the Pentagon, but also was published by the leading media around the world. The sergeant wrote under the picture that she loves her job. Her responsibilities included helping women and girls at the Kabul airport during the evacuation. New York Post.



The last thing is military published on Instagram, – a shot in the background of an airplane and a line of Afghan refugees. “I accompany the evacuees to the” birdie “, – she signed the frame.

In the comments, people thank the American woman for her service and express their condolences to the relatives of the deceased.

Context:

The security situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated amid the withdrawal of US troops, which started in April 2021 year. By August 15, the Taliban had taken control of virtually the entire country. including the capital Kabul… Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled abroad on the same day.

Against the backdrop of the Taliban offensive, foreign states began to evacuate their citizens. Several countries (including USA, France, Germany, Great Britain) sent their troops to Afghanistan to ensure the safety of the evacuation. According to Biden, the United States has evacuated more than 117,000 people from Kabul.

August 17 Taliban gave the first press conference after coming to power, in which he promised that no one will attack other countries from the territory of Afghanistan, confirmed general amnesty for Afghan officials and stated that women would be able to work if they “live according to Sharia law.”

25-26 August USA and UK warned of a possible terrorist attack at the Kabul airport and urged their citizens not to be there. A number of countries have begun to curtail evacuation.

August 26 in Kabul there was a terrorist attack… Near the Kabul airport suicide bomber detonated a bomb, shooting began. Initially, the Pentagon reported two explosions – at the airport gates and near a nearby hotel – and two suicide bombers, but on August 27 denied this information, stating that there was only one explosion… It is known about 170 dead, including 13 US military, and more than 200 wounded.

ISIS claims responsibility for an explosion at the airport gates and shooting.

US President Joe Biden promised to avenge the terrorist attack in Kabul and ordered attack the targets of ISIS militants… According to him, while no evidence of collusion between ISIS and the Talibanbut that doesn’t mean he trusts the Taliban.

On August 28, Biden warned of the high likelihood of a new terrorist attack at the Kabul airport “in the next 24–36 hours”.

On August 29, the media reported new explosions near the airport – presumably, on August 29 and 30, rockets were fired at it, some of which intercepted by missile defense system.

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