Thousands in Kabul wait for U.S. evacuation amid Taliban retaliation fears In chaotic scenes Saturday, British and Western troops in full combat gear tried to control crowds big enough to be seen in satellite photos pressing into the airport.
They carried away some who were sweating and pale. With temperatures reaching 34 degree Celsius (93 degrees Fahrenheit), the soldiers sprayed water from a hose on those gathered or gave them bottled water to pour over their heads.The British military on Sunday acknowledged the seven deaths of civilians in the crowds.