Hundreds of Afghans flee country as Kabul falls into Taliban's hands

Hundreds of Kabul residents want to immediately leave the country after Talibs announced that they control all of Afghanistan, Report informs, citing Izvestiya.

Insider Paper posted a video showing families with rucksacks and suitcases running towards the airport amid heavy gunshots. People find refuge in the building.

They leave their houses in panic and are afraid of returning home. The city center is overwhelmed with chaos, and public services are not working. Traffic jams are observed on the roads, and shops are closing.

Earlier on Sunday, the US Department of State said those who want to leave Afghanistan after the Taliban militants seized Kabul must be provided with an opportunity to quit. They called on all parties to assist in the safe departure of foreign nations and Afghan residents from the country. More than 60 countries signed the statement.

Evacuation of the foreign nationals is currently underway at the Kabul airport.

HAPPENING NOW Dozens of people fleeing into premises of Kabul airport amid heavy gunshots pic.twitter.com/xUYIXtx5CK

— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) August 16, 2021