Multiple rockets fired at Kabul airport, intercepted by US missile defense system: Official

Rockets were launched at Kabul airport early on Monday, both AFP and Reuters news agencies have reported.

AFP said the airport's missile defense system was activated in response to the rocket fire, according to reporters on the ground.

An anonymous US official told Reuters that as many as five rockets were shot off towards Kabul airport, but they were intercepted by the US missile defense system. The official said there were no indication of US casualties from the rockets so far.