The Taliban began broadcasting on Afghan state TV, during which the host appealed to the public to remain calm.
The Taliban also began reporting on the streets of Afghanistan. Taliban representatives also visited private TV Tolo News. The Taliban took weapons from private TV guards but allowed them to continue broadcasting. Afghan media say 18 passenger planes have flown from Kabul to Tajikistan. 46 planes and helicopters have landed in Uzbekistan. According to Afghan media, most of the planes were carrying airport personnel. However, Uzbekistan shot down an Afghan military plane for violating military boundaries.
