KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Thousands of Afghans rushed into Kabul’s main airport Monday, some so desperate to escape the Taliban that they held onto a military jet as it took off and plunged to their deaths. At least seven people died in the chaos, U.S. officials said, as America’s longest war ended with its enemy the victor.

The crowds came while the Taliban enforced their rule over the capital of 5 million people after a lightning advance across the country that took just over a week to dethrone the country’s Western-backed government. There were no major reports of abuses or fighting, but many residents stayed home and remained fearful after the insurgents’ takeover saw prisons emptied and armories looted.

50,000 Afghanistan Interpreters were employed by the U.S. Military, under the agreement that they would be eligible to apply for Special Immigration Visas and relocation to America.

Alhough this movie happened in March, 2018 (released in 2023), this has relevance to the chaotic evacuation of US, Afghans and other nationalities after the US withdrawal in Afghanistan on August 16, 2021

During the War in Afghanistan, U.S. Army Sergeant John Kinley recruits Ahmed to interpret with local Afghans during their mission in Afghanistan. Ahmed agrees in pursuit of revenge against the Taliban for the death of his son. When the soldiers' platoon confronts the Taliban in the desert, they are caught off guard and Kinley is knocked down. Before he can be captured, Ahmed rescues Kinley by dragging him through the desert mountains to avoid the Taliban.

Kinley then returns to the United States, but soon learns Ahmed is pursued by the Taliban and is holed up somewhere in Afghanistan. When U.S. authorities refuse to respond, Kinley himself travels back to Afghanistan to rescue the friend who risked his life for a total stranger.