British military: 7 Afghans killed in chaos at Kabul airport

The deaths come as a new, perceived threat from the Islamic State group affiliate in Afghanistan

The chaos around Kabul's international airport saw in crowds, the British military said on August 22, showing the danger still posed to those trying to flee the Taliban's takeover of the country. On August 22, the British military acknowledged the seven deaths of civilians in the crowds in Kabul. There have been stampedes and crushing injuries in the crowds, especially as Taliban fighters fire into the air to drive away those desperate to get on any flight out of the country. “Conditions on the ground remain extremely challenging but we are doing everything we can to manage the situation as safely and securely as possible," the Defence Ministry said in a statement.