Mattis apparently targeted in Kabul airport attack

Afghan forces secure the scene near Kabul airport

Afghan forces secure the scene near Kabul airport Source: AAP

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A United States air strike has killed civilians in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, after militants fired rockets at the airport in an apparent attempt to target US defence secretary Jim Mattis.

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