The image depicts an outdoor scene in Mandisar, Afghanistan, under a clear blue sky with scattered cirrus clouds

The image depicts an outdoor scene in Mandisar, Afghanistan, under a clear blue sky with scattered cirrus clouds. In the immediate foreground, a uniformed individual wears a dark cap, a black balaclava covering the lower face, and a dark uniform featuring blue and yellow circular patches on the right sleeve and chest. This individual holds a dark assault rifle (AK variant) across his body, with the barrel angled downwards. To the left, a second uniformed and masked individual stands, holding a light-brown stock assault rifle with a dark magazine, positioned across his body. Both uniformed figures face towards a group of approximately 15 to 20 civilian men gathered in the mid-ground. These civilians are primarily dressed in traditional Afghan attire, including turbans, pakols, and shalwar kameez, in various colors. Several individuals within the group are seated or kneeling on the dry, light-colored ground. Behind this group and the second uniformed figure, a continuous line of light-colored concrete barriers extends horizontally across the scene. The terrain consists of barren, dusty earth. A light-colored flag is partially visible on the far right, near the crowd.