Terrorism fears pile on extra pressure ahead of Afghanistan evacuation deadline

Crowding has been a challenge for troops to manage as they attempted to evacuate as many people as possible.

The UK Armed Forces who continue to take part in the evacuation of entitled personnel from Kabul airport (LPhot Ben Shread/MoD/PA)

The evacuation effort in Afghanistan is growing increasingly desperate as terrorism fears at Kabul airport grow and the deadline for troops to leave the country approaches.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warned of an “ongoing and high threat of terrorist attack” at Hamid Karzai International Airport on Wednesday night, as officials told UK nationals near the airport to leave and find a place of safety.