Three Killed in Kabul Airport as Afghans Scramble to Escape Taliban

At minimum three people today had been killed by gunfire Monday morning in chaotic scenes at the passenger terminal of Kabul’s international airport, where by 1000’s of Afghans who fear for their life following the Taliban takeover of the nation converged in hopes of having on an evacuation flight as the insurgents consolidate their management in excess of the funds.

Witnesses documented observing the vulnerable, bloodied bodies lying on the floor just exterior the terminal constructing.

The U.S. armed service took in excess of protection of the airport to aid a huge airlift of foreign diplomats and citizens following the Afghan govt collapsed on Sunday. People evacuation flights are processed on a independent armed service side of the airport.

Officials at the U.S. Central Command weren’t promptly available for comment.

Thousands of determined Afghans—many of whom made use of to do the job for American forces—flocked to the airport as the victorious Taliban combed Kabul for individuals who experienced collaborated with the West. Rumors circulated that flights had been using passengers even without the need of passports and tickets.