Tagged: afghan army

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Why Would the US Army Purchase Russian Helicopters? #shorts

Why Would the US Army Purchase Russian Helicopters? #shorts Was the Russian Mi-17 so advanced that the US Army decided to buy 10s of them over the past decade? It’s #NotWhatYouThink #NWYT #shorts Music: Choose Your Outfit – Colors of Illusion Footage: Russian Ministry of Defense US Department of Defense Note: “The appearance of U.S.…

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President Ashraf Ghani leaves Afghanistan

President Ashraf Ghani leaves Afghanistan Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has left Afghanistan for Tajikistan as the Taliban closes in on Kabul, according to several media reports. Ghani’s departure comes amid negotiations for a peaceful transfer of power after Taliban fighters encircled Kabul. The president’s office told the Reuters news agency it “cannot say anything about…

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Taliban takeover: Fighters surround Kabul ‘from all sides’

Taliban takeover: Fighters surround Kabul ‘from all sides’ The Taliban readied its forces on outskirts of the Afghan capital from all sides on Sunday as panicked civilians prepared for the armed group’s takeover of Kabul nearly 20 years after relinquishing power in an American-led assault. Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen said fighters were remaining on the…