Security measures tightened around airport after terrorist attacks in Afghanistan
Various shots from empty streets near the gate of the Hamid Karzai International Airport after explosions took place in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 27, 2021.
Various shots from empty streets near the gate of the Hamid Karzai International Airport after explosions took place in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 27, 2021.
Injured people being carried to a hospital as unspecified number of casualties reported after two explosions outside Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 26, 2021.
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The Taliban movement has called on Turkey and world countries to assist Afghanistan, days after the group seized power in the war-torn country.
Russia is evacuating more than 500 people from Afghanistan, including Russian and other citizens on Wednesday (Aug.25).
A joint military exercise between Pakistani and Kazakh special forces began in northwest Pakistan on Wednesday, AUG. 25, said a statement.
When an Afghan soldier opened fire at the entrance to the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, four soldiers were killed and three injured in the turmoil when foreign security forces responded.
The Taliban on Tuesday (Aug. 24) said the group does not intend to extend the Aug. 31 deadline for the exit of foreign forces from Afghanistan.
Afghans on Tuesday, Aug. 24, continued to gather near the entrances of Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport, hoping to get out of the war-torn country.
KABUL, AFGAHISTAN – AUGUST 23: After the Taliban’s rapid takeover of Afghanistan, the evacuation efforts have continued at Hamid Karzai International Airport on Monday, Aug. 23.