RT News - August 16 2021 (19:00 MSK)

At least five people have reportedly been killed at Kabul airport in Afghanistan. The news comes shortly after unverified video emerged online showing US soldiers using what they called preventative fire at the airport. Some reports suggest the victims may have been killed in a stampede as people rushed to get out of the country. The chaotic situation at the airport comes as the Taliban is back in total control of Afghanistan, following the capture of the country's capital on Sunday it follows a week of rapid territorial gains by the insurgents. Meantime, as it rushes to evacuate every American citizen from the country, the US puts a brave face on its 20-years there with top officials advocating the troop withdrawal, and insisting the lengthy mission in the country, has been nothing but a success. European states also evacuate their nationals from Kabul, and raise concerns about a potential flood of refugees coupled with a new terror threat.