Just two days back Western forces were warned against extending the August 31 deadline for airlifts. The Taliban had asked the US to stop evacuating Afghans. A flight with a seating capacity of 345 people left Kabul near-empty. Are the Taliban not letting Afghans board flights?

Charter flights leaving Kabul nearly empty despite desperate attempts to evacuate

WION brings you some images from inside the Kabul airport where battle hardened soldiers share some lighter moments with children.

Afghanistan: Battle hardened soldiers share some lighter moments with children

India too voiced its concerns around the use of Afghanistan soil by terror groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. It also reiterated its concerns around the rights of women, children, and minorities.

India at UNHRC: Hope terrorists don't use Afghan soil

As thousands try to flee in a desperate bid to escape the rule of the Taliban in Afghanistan, vehicles patrolled the streets of Kabul with the Taliban flag on them.

Taliban fighters patrol the streets of Kabul amid chaos

"I am very grateful that I made it out from Afghanistan but am really worried and concerned for my people back their", says Afghanistan's biggest female pop star Aryana Sayeed as she recounts her escape from Kabul.

'It's heartbreaking to see the misery of Afghans', says Aryana Sayeed, Afghanistan Pop Star