Last UK military flight leaves Kabul, 15,000 people evacuated

Britain's Defense Ministry said the last flight carrying UK army personnel has left Kabul, ending the evacuation mission. 

Defense Minister Ben Wallace said 15,000 people have been evacuated in the last two weeks.

The final flight carrying UK Armed Forces personnel has left Kabul. To all those who served so bravely under enormous pressure and horrendous conditions to safely evacuate the most vulnerable of civilians: Thank you. pic.twitter.com/8DaRrpjWjq

— Ministry of Defence Press Office (@DefenceHQPress) August 28, 2021

"We should be proud of our armed forces, welcoming to those coming for a better life, and… sad for those left behind," Wallace said on Twitter.

"Our obligation to them does not end with our leaving," he added.

sad for those left behind. Our obligation to them does not end with our leaving. There will be many lessons to learn but over the last 20 years there are also endless examples of amazing achievements, bravery and friendships formed. We will not forget those who lost their lives.

— Rt. Hon Ben Wallace MP (@BWallaceMP) August 28, 2021

With the UK's 20-year mission to Afghanistan coming to an end, Wallace said that there would be "many lessons to learn," but there were also "endless examples of amazing achievements."