British nationals in race to leave Afghanistan as Taliban take control

Soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade arriving in Kabul (Ben Shread/MoD/PA)

British troops are racing against the clock to get remaining UK nationals and their local allies out of Afghanistan following the dramatic fall of the country’s Western-backed government to the Taliban.

Lead elements of 16 Air Assault Brigade were working with US forces to secure Kabul airport to ensure flights can continue as Afghans and foreigners alike scramble to leave.