Published 14:31 IST, August 16th 2021
US military dogs evacuated from Kabul airport
US military dogs in Kabul on Sunday were evacuated from the city's airport among other officials.
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US military dogs in Kabul on Sunday were evacuated from the city's airport among other officials.
It comes as senior US military officials say Kabul’s international airport has been closed to commercial flights as military evacuations continue.
The suspension of commercial flights cuts off one of the last avenues to escape the country for Afghans fearful of Taliban rule.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing operations.
The Taliban captured most of the country in a matter of days and swept into the capital on Sunday.
Updated 14:31 IST, August 16th 2021