Satellite Images Show Thousands on the Tarmac as People Attempt to Escape Afghanistan
Scenes of panic and desperation unfolded at Kabul’s main airport on Monday, captured in satellite images as thousands of Afghans attempted to flee the country following the Taliban’s rapid takeover. The images showed dense crowds of people on the tarmac, surrounding parked commercial aircraft, with flight operations suspended indefinitely.
Social media videos further illustrated the chaos, with crowds running alongside US military transport planes as they prepared for takeoff. In a tragic display of desperation, some individuals attempted to cling to the sides of the planes as they ascended, leading to reports of several people falling to their deaths in the process. The heartbreaking scenes highlighted the extent of fear and uncertainty gripping Kabul as the Taliban solidified control over the capital.
