Axios militaries remains focused. Sivs and afghans at risk. To get these personnel out of afghanistan as quickly and safely as possible. When this plan was put in place we prepare for a number of contingencies. And recognized that events unfolding had drawn concern and throughout the world. We have approximately 4500 troops that have moved into kabul in the last 72 hours and more will arrive soon by the end of the day we expect nearly 3000 to 3500 troops on the ground. For a realtime update, as a 1535 local eastern, the airfield was open for operations. Shortly thereafter it landed with u. S. Marines on board and the next c17 is preparing to land as we speak. With members of the 87 airborne division. Id also like to offer additional operational details. More than 700 sib applicants have departed afghanistan in the past 48 hours. By combination of contract and commercial air. Bring the total today to nearly 2000. Ill have more details on that. The u. S. Military continues to support the
Maj. Gen. Taylor to get these personnel out of afghanistan as quickly and safely as possible. When this plan was put in place, we prepared for a number of contingencies and recognized that events unfolding has drawn Concern And Attention throughout the world. We are actively monitoring the situation, what is happening on the ground, and we will continue to support the commander and adjust forces as necessary to allow the mission to be successful. Our troops are trained professionals and they understand the complexity, the urgency and importance of their mission. They remain agile. Our mission was and still is today to secure the airport so that we can evacuate as i said , earlier, u. S. Citizens, sivs and afghans at risk out of the country. We have approximately 2500 troops that have moved into kabul within the last 72 hours and more will arrive soon. By the end of the day, we expect nearly 3000 to 3500 troops on the ground. For a realtime up date, as of 15 35 eastern, the airfield was
Purpose of this is that the fire, as you can see, its still burning there. It will not be able to pass beyond the zone. Ah, broadcasting live direct, more studios and moscow. This is ouR T international. Im sean thomas. Certainly glad to have you with us. And we start with breaking news from the western russian city of nations where an explosion has taken place on a bus, injuring 800 people. One woman later died of her injuries and another person remains in a very serious condition. A bit of a warning viewers may find the following images distressing. OR This was taken moments before the explosion and there you can see it happening, debris flying from all sides. Then a Fire Vehicle was carrying 30 to 35 passengers. And some of those still able to move fled within seconds. More disturbing images of the explosion. An injured person lying on the ground among the debris and a number of ex, foR The glass are being looked at by officials and Eye Witness told us what he saw. The realtoR That
That vehicle extremely high. The explosion was very loud, and so loud i was deafened for some time. And the Blood Pressure was so high that my car was almost pushed to the other side of the road. Ah good money from rush, it is friday. The 13th and this kevin over here at ortiz, will do center most go with 30 minutes of our latest for you in 1st And Truck in the latest. And ive got to start with a taliban says it sees the countrys 2nd and 3rd largest cities nor canada and had rat. Unverified video is circulating on social media, purportedly showing afghan security forces, flea and canada. Ha, just half an hour before the taliban announcement. ThE U. S embassy and cobbles, urging all americans to leave the country immediately go so far as to offer loans. Those unable to afford place it urging people to use the nearest available commercial transport. A couple journalists told coley bray, but the deteriorating security situation. What more do you know about the capture of kandahar is the t
Can see for yourself extremely. The explosion was very loud. So loud i was deafened for some time, and the Blood Pressure was so high that my car was almost pushed to the other side of the road. Ah, good morning from russia to me, kevin. Oh, in here this in front of the 13th of august, watching out international life from a World News Sense at 30 minutes of a latest for you. This 1st trucking the latest. And ive got to see where the taliban says it sees the countrys 2nd and 3rd largest cities, canada, and hit that now and verified the video to show you circulating them social media, purportedly showing africa, and security forces, Flea And Kind of just a half an hour before the tele buttons announcement, thE U. S. Embassy and cobble is urging all americans to leave the country immediately going so far as even to offer loans, temporary one for thosE Unable to afford plane tickets home and to use the 1st available commercial carry. As the saying meantime, is widespread speculation. Indee