The presidency of the Kurdistan Region condemns the attack on Kabul airport and expresses its condolences to the families of the victims.

"We condemn Thursday’s terror attacks in Kabul that killed dozens of Afghan citizens and U.S. soldiers. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families and loved ones," the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) presidency said in a tweet.

An explosion occurred at the main gate of Kabul airport on Thursday. The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a U.S. military base, according to Pentagon spokesman John Kerry.

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the bombings and attacks on Kabul airport. The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a U.S. military base, killing at least 13 people and wounding dozens more. The death toll is expected to rise.

More than 100,000 people have been evacuated from Kabul since August 14, of which 66,000 have been evacuated by the United States and 37,000 have been evacuated by their allies, General McKenzie, the commander of the U.S. Central Command, said.