Afghanistan: Clock is ticking for thousands queuing to escape as Taliban beat Afghans with canes
Beyond the containers and beyond a line of paratroopers standing behind riot shields, it is quite simply horrendous. Thousands crushed as far as the eye can see. At the front, Taliban militants beat Afghans with canes. There is nothing the paras can do - but hold the line.
Every day the scene outside the British evacuation camp changes, every day it seems to get worse and this day there is a new sense of desperation.
Collectively I think the thousands queuing outside in burning temperatures know that the clock is ticking on how long this airlift will go on for.
The narrow road that passes the compound, so often jammed with people right up to the doors of the entrance, is now blocked by two shipping containers.
It means that there is at least some breathing space for the soldiers to attempt to process people - although it's still chaotic.
It's hard to put into words how desperate this is - but most of the people I have seen over the barricade will not get through.
