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The final UK troops, diplomats and officials have left Kabul, Downing Street has confirmed.
The departure of the RAF flight brings to an end the UK's 20-year military involvement in Afghanistan.
More than 15,000 people have been evacuated by the UK since 14 August.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the moment was a chance to reflect on the achievements of recent weeks - and the last two decades, such as girls' education and weakening al-Qaeda.
In a letter to the armed forces community, Mr Johnson acknowledged the fall of Kabul to the Taliban will have been hard for them to watch.
He added it would be "an especially difficult time for the friends and loved ones of the 457 service personnel who laid down their lives" during the war.
The prime minister said the UK's involvement in Afghanistan "kept al-Qaeda from our door for two decades and we are all safer as a result".
"Whether you are still serving or a veteran, a loved-one, a relation or a friend, you all played your part and you should feel immense pride," he said.
The departure of the RAF flight brings to an end the UK's 20-year military involvement in Afghanistan.
More than 15,000 people have been evacuated by the UK since 14 August.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the moment was a chance to reflect on the achievements of recent weeks - and the last two decades, such as girls' education and weakening al-Qaeda.
In a letter to the armed forces community, Mr Johnson acknowledged the fall of Kabul to the Taliban will have been hard for them to watch.
He added it would be "an especially difficult time for the friends and loved ones of the 457 service personnel who laid down their lives" during the war.
The prime minister said the UK's involvement in Afghanistan "kept al-Qaeda from our door for two decades and we are all safer as a result".
"Whether you are still serving or a veteran, a loved-one, a relation or a friend, you all played your part and you should feel immense pride," he said.
Afghanistan: Final UK troops leave Kabul
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel thanks Brother William for the read and share of the most informative my friend.
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SGT Scott Adie
Indeed, one that will have dire consequences for years. The first thing the public at large will notice will be the next terrorist attack on American soil.
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Capt Bruce Bitterman
Trump didn't make that deal. Trump made a deal from strength. Biden completely surrendered. Biden and his staff of "Experts" in the cabinet, top military, State Department, and CIA created the biggest strategic blunder in the history of the world.
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