As US military exits Kabul, many Americans, Afghans left behind

Around 200 Americans and thousands of desperate Afghans who couldn’t get out before the withdrawal of US troops must now rely on the Taliban to allow their departure.

As the final five US military transport aircraft lifted off out of Afghanistan Monday, they left behind up to 200 Americans and thousands of desperate Afghans who couldn’t get out and now must rely on the Taliban to allow their departure. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US will continue to try to get Americans and Afghans out of the country, and will work with Afghanistan’s neighbors to secure their departure either over land or by charter flight once the Kabul airport reopens.