Biden speaks about deadly Afghanistan attacks

Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul's airport Thursday, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover.

The attacks killed at least 60 Afghans and 12 U.S. troops, Afghan and U.S. officials said.

U.S. President Joe Biden, in an address to the nation, spoke directly to those responsible for the attack.

“We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay," Biden said.

Biden is pressing ahead with the evacuation of Americans and others from Afghanistan after attacks.

He said the US evacuation of Americans and Afghans from Kabul will continue: 'Our mission will go on.'

Biden was briefed on the attacks, which also killed dozens of Afghans and came 12 days into the rushed evacuation and five days before its scheduled completion. Some Republicans argued to extend the evacuation beyond next Tuesday's deadline..

The administration has been widely blamed for a chaotic and deadly evacuation that began in earnest only after the collapse of the U.S.-based Afghan government and the Taliban's takeover of the country. More than 100,000 people have been evacuated so far.

IMAGE: AP