The airstrike was condemned by the Taliban, insisting that the US should have informed them beforehand.

At the same time, there are over 1,000 civilians looking to be evacuated from Kabul.

On Sunday, 15 August, Taliban militants took over Afghanistan, throwing the country into political unrest.

US troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan by August 31, bringing to an end Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.

US President Joe Biden addresses the public on the ongoing evacuation mission in Afghanistan. Photos: Getty Images.Source: UGC

Source: Briefly News

Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.

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