Rockets fired at Kabul airport, intercepted by defense system - US official

As many as five rockets were fired at Kabul's international airport but were intercepted by a missile defense system, a US official told Reuters, as the United States nears the complete withdrawal of its troops from the Afghanistan city.

The official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the rockets were fired early Monday morning Kabul time, though it was unclear if all were brought down by the defense system.

Initial reports...