Aussie soldiers react to Taliban victory in Afghanistan

The Taliban has stormed back to power in Afghanistan. The images of people falling from aircraft this week have left the world in shock.

Heston Russell is a retired major who served in four tours to Afghanistan with the 2nd Commando Regiment. He joins us to talk about what it means to ex-servicemen and women who now watch on as their dedication and commitment amounts to nothing.

Glenn Kolomeitz is a lawyer and former Lieutenant Colonel, who also served in Afghanistan. He represents more than 700 Afghan civilians who worked with the allied forces. They’re now on a Taliban kill list.

On today’s Briefing, why is Australia washing its hands of its responsibilities....to its veterans...and the Afghan people who served alongside them?

TODAY'S HEADLINES

• More flights to Afghanistan after chaos leaves evacuees stranded
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