Afghans Cling to Outside of American Plane Leaving Kabul

Shocking scenes of desperation and chaos in Afghanistan are stunning people around the world as the country falls into Taliban control. The takeover comes just weeks before the anniversary of the September 11 attacks that precipitated the US’s twenty-year military presence in the country. Afghans desperate to flee the Taliban’s violence are taking extreme measures. Hundreds of men were seen swarming an American cargo plane as it took off from Kabul, with some even holding on as it ascended.

[gamecock.express]

The pilot that carried 800 people on the plane that could only take 100 is a legend.

[ziziwins]

To see that people would die instead of falling onto the hands of the taliban is so sad. The future of Afghanistan is not clear, I’m praying it is a good one tho.

[idiocracy_G]

Joe Biden: "It's not gonna be another Saigon"

Reality: It's worse than Saigon.

[itskwena]

My heart goes out to all the children and parents with young ones this is so sad.

[vegas]

Let's all take a moment & give praise to that pilot who was able to fly a overloaded plane with 800 ppl on board. I know he was sweating balls bruh

[laudovia]

Afghanistan is starting to turn into a wreck and every innocent person there wants to get out/leave
I feel so bad for all the innocent people, if it gets worse they could possibly be trying to leave a second hell

[mandilake]

Hugging my babies a little tighter tonight, this is so heartbreaking. After seeing so many reports of parents handing their children over the wall to complete strangers in hopes that they might live, not knowing if they will ever get to hold them again is heart wrenching. May God bring peace, love, and protection to everyone.

[singerkgreen]

Imagine the desperation required to believe clinging on a plane like that for presumably 12+ hours is the best option.

[MSaleh-vyrr]

The fact that three fell off the US Cargo plane was just said. They rather fall off then staying with the Taliban.

[itsmsbryanu]

I don’t blame them for fleeing, who in the right mind wants to live under talibans rules! I’m praying for them

[eregaecharles]

The jet's full potential has just been unlocked.

[Brraveit]

My heart is broken. In this I can see kids running for their lives. I am praying for this nation.

[tart]

These kind of things made me realise how lucky I am.I have good food to eat everyday, clean water to drink, a roof over my head, parents who care about me and ny siblings, a place where we live peacefully.I realise that I've taken things for granted, even if my family is struggling finincially I realise God's grace and mercy.I wish for all the safety of people in Afghanistan

[universalservicetechust]

This shows how ruthless and evil the Taliban is

[Sugarglidergirl]

1:49 that poor girl and other girls like her. The freedoms that were just torn from them… I can’t even imagine how painful that is.

[GhostfPakistan]

As a Pakistani this feels really weird when you realize it's happening just across the border.
Thank god our ancestors merged the kpk province with Pakistan instead of Afghanistan.

[Game_with_me-rj]

The pilot deserves an award for flying 800 people safely.

[TheIfrena]

As both an American and a veteran my heart pours for these afghani citizens I pray for all of you

[raultineo]

The bravery of the pilot who took 800 people on his plane is incredible

[theouterlimits]

This is what happens when you feed someone rather than teaching them how to fish.