Agonizing Afghanistan!

There were shocking scenes out of Kabul, Afghanistan today as frantic people attempted to flee the city to escape the Taliban tyranny. Unfortunately, some people actually risked and lost their lives clinging desperately to departing airplanes! It was a horrific display after a terrible weekend that witnessed the collapse of the Afghani government, following several years of stability under American occupation.

Massive crowds of people flooded the airport hoping to hop aboard an Air Force Airplane:

Two people lost their lives in this final clip as they are flung from the flying craft:

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Blake Walley

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