The terrifying scenes that unfolded on Monday aboard a U.S. C-17 military plane weigh heavily on the hearts of thousands of Afghan families who fled in fear of the Taliban, which has taken control of the country. While the latest death toll remains unclear, some families are still unaware of the fate of their loved ones. Among these families is the Martin family, whose young Afghan relative was last seen on that horror plane, according to local news agency Asweka.
They released his last photo, stressing that his family knows nothing about him—whether he is alive or dead—after his images were last captured on the military aircraft. Several deaths occurred after thousands rushed toward the plane as it took off from Kabul Airport, carrying hundreds of Afghans and Americans. Hundreds of Afghans are still gathered around the airport as of Thursday, awaiting an opportunity for evacuation. The Taliban has called on the crowd to leave if they do not possess the required official documents. Officials from the militant group and NATO announced today that 12 people have been killed at Kabul Airport and its surroundings since the Taliban took control of the city on Sunday, prompting a rush of thousands of fearful individuals attempting to flee.
