
Watch: Chaos In Afghanistan As Civilians Cling To US Aircraft Leaving Kabul
Senior US military officials say seven people have died following incidents at Kabul airport.
Senior US military officials say seven people have died following incidents at Kabul airport.
Since it was announced US troops would withdraw by 31 August, the Taliban have taken control of large areas of Afghanistan.
Lord Robertson says the UK must now bolster its defences, as the inevitable international ramifications "will not be good".
About 600 troops from 16 Air Assault Brigade have been deployed to Kabul to help secure the airport and bring British nationals home.
Personnel from 16 Air Assault Brigade are part of a short-term deployment to evacuate UK nationals and former staff from the country.
Parliament will also be recalled on 18 August, after the Taliban have demanded the surrender of the Afghan government.
Afghan government officials, including the acting defence and interior ministers, have spoken of an interim administration.
Operation Pitting will see the military support the evacuation of British Nationals and former British staff eligible for relocation.
The militants said in a statement they do not plan to take the capital "by force".
President Ashraf Ghani delivered a televised address as the Taliban advances closer to Kabul.
David Mack served with the Royal Regiment of Scotland in the country, but now questions whether nations will trust British strategy.
Lord Dannatt believes refugees fleeing the Taliban should be considered alongside UK nationals and former staff.
The son of a former Army gardener in hiding says Afghan interpreters are given "privilege" in relocation to the UK.
Boris Johnson also said there "isn’t a military solution" to Afghanistan.
Former British Army soldier Julian Perreira says: "I don't think you can put a price on human life."
Defence analyst says the Government will want to make the rescue of embassy staff by troops "look as normal as possible".