Around 30 Afghan nationals detained on Poland's border with Belarus have resisted efforts to push them back. In Poland and Lithuania, the number of irregular migrant arrivals has significantly increased.

While German municipalities demand an international quota for Afghan refugees, some politicians say Germany is obliged to take more people in.

Since the Taliban started their takeover of Kabul around ten days ago, the UK has brought more than 5,700 people from Afghanistan to safety. The rescuees include British citizens and Afghan local staff, the defense ministry said.

From Milan to Rome, various Italian mayors of all political stripes have shown their willingness to welcome refugees fleeing Afghanistan, in particular those who collaborated with Italy.