Pentagon: the United States will continue to try to organize the departure of Americans from Afghanistan

"The military phase of this operation is over, now its diplomatic continuation begins," Mackenzie said.

As noted, the State Department will make every effort to help the American citizens remaining in Afghanistan.

A spokesman for the US Department of Defense stressed that Washington "will work to get these people out."

Earlier, Mackenzie announced the completion of the evacuation of American troops from Afghanistan and the end of the United States military mission in the country.