UK Armed Forces evacuate British personnel from Kabul

British forces from 16 Air Assault Brigade have arrived in the Afghan capital to assist in evacuating British nationals and entitled persons amidst the worsening security situation there.

Earlier this week the Prime Minister announced military support to facilitate the next phase of drawing down British Nationals from Afghanistan.

Operation PITTING is the name for the military support to the evacuation of British Nationals and former British staff eligible for relocation under the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP).

The UK urges British nationals to leave Afghanistan immediately, given the deteriorating security situation. We are providing support to help British nationals leave, including providing where appropriate emergency travel documents and loans.

British nationals who have not already done so should call the British Embassy Kabul on +93 (0) 700 102 000 and select the option “Consular services for British nationals” as soon as possible to discuss their departure plans.

Members of 16 Air Assault Brigade depart RAF Brize Norton for Afghanistan as part of Op PITTING.

UK Armed Forces deploying on Op PITTING board a RAF Voyager destined for Kabul.

Personnel and freight on board a RAF aircraft destined for Kabul

British forces have arrived in Afghanistan on Op PITTING

British forces arrive in Kabul on Op PITTING

A soldier from 16 Air Assault Brigade leaves the aircraft on arrival in Kabul.

Personnel exit the aircraft after arriving in Kabul

Members of 16 Air Assault Brigade arrive in Kabul on Op PITTING.

Members of 16 Air Assault Brigade arrive in Kabul on Op PITTING.

Members of 16 Air Assault Brigade arrive in Kabul on Op PITTING.

A dog handler arrives in Kabul on Op PITTING.

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