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Over the past five days of data, about 45 percent of evacuees left Kabul on coalition aircraft.

On Wednesday, the Pentagon said its ability to airlift evacuees from the country could decrease as it turns to pulling out weaponry, equipment and troops.

They are using Slack and Signal groups to share highly sensitive information, and sending photos of evacuees to gate guards for verification.

Transporting evacuees remains the priority, he said, leaving it unclear if some of the military hardware there now will be destroyed in place to save room for people.

They also believe this method of travel, which will take them to an area where evacuees have been temporarily relocated, will provide them with additional information and increase their ability to provide oversight.