Posted 8 июля 2021,, 14:38

Published 8 июля 2021,, 14:38

Modified 24 декабря 2022,, 22:37

Updated 24 декабря 2022,, 22:37

The United States reported on the almost complete withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan

The United States reported on the almost complete withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan

8 июля 2021, 14:38
The United States has almost completely withdrawn its military from Afghanistan, writes Politico, citing the sources in the US government.

Earlier it was noted that the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan is 90% complete.

"In essence, the withdrawal of forces has been completed. It's all over", - one of the sources told the publication. He added that there are now about 600 US troops in Afghanistan. Most of them are Marines and Army soldiers who guard the American Embassy in Kabul. Several more military personnel remain at Hamid Karzai International Airport. They will remain there until the withdrawal is complete. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby added that there are still personnel in the country that were transferred to Afghanistan this spring to ensure the withdrawal of the American contingent.

Also, General Scott Miller is still in the country. Its task is to morally maintain the spirit in the ranks of the Afghan soldiers against the backdrop of the offensive movement of the Taliban. He would later transfer his powers to the head of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), General Frank Mackenzie.

It's worth reminding that after it became known about the withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan, the Taliban movement became active in the country ( recognized as terrorist and banned in the Russian Federation). The Taliban ousted the Afghan military from the country, who on the night of July 5 crossed the border with Tajikistan. The Taliban took control of Hohon, Shikai, Nusai, Mohimai, Shugnon and Suton Ishkashim counties on the border with Tajikistan. The President of Tajikistan has requested support from Russia in resolving the conflict on the border. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness render her. At the same time, until the border with Afghanistan, Tajikistan sent additional forces military of 20 thousand people.

* - recognized as terrorist and prohibited in the Russian Federation.

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