US has evacuated 7,000 people from Kabul, Pentagon says
More than 5,200 US troops on ground at Hamid Karzai Airport to assist with airlift operations, says military.
More than 5,200 US troops on ground at Hamid Karzai Airport to assist with airlift operations, says military.
President Erdogan says Ankara will engage Taliban government, if necessary, discuss mutual agenda.
British and Turkish governments coordinating to ensure safe evacuations.
Evacuation flights resumed on Wednesday (Aug. 18) and Thursday (Aug. 19) from Kabul airport days after the Taliban took over Afghanistan. The airport is relatively calm as security precautions have been increased.
Plane, with capacity of 110 passengers, reportedly managed to get just over 50 people on board.
Turkey is evaluating new situation before taking any decision on its future role at Kabul airport, says Mevlut Cavusoglu
Permanent residents, visa holders can also go to Kabul airport for evacuation, says official statement.
Prime Minister Morrison says initially 26 people, including Australian, Afghan nationals shifted to Australia’s base in UAE.
Turkey taken all measures for security of Turkish troops in Afghanistan, lives of soldiers will not be put in danger.
Turkish Air Force Command says 22 returned to Ankara on Wednesday, while 20 were taken to Pakistan and will return later.