US Marine Corps General Kenneth McKenzie speaks during a news conference, in Kabul on July 25. Reuters
KABUL: The United States will continue air strikes in support of Afghan forces fighting the Taliban, a top US general said on Sunday, as the insurgents press on with offensives across the country.“The United States has increased air strikes in the support of Afghan forces over the last several days, and we are prepared to continue this heightened level of support in the coming weeks if the Taliban continue their attacks,” General Kenneth McKenzie, head of the US Army Central Command, told reporters in Kabul.
US general vows to continue air strikes supporting Afghan troops 26 Jul 2021 / 09:10 H. An Afghan flag flutters next to a U.S. flag as a U.S Chinook helicopter flies over Panjshir province on July 24, 2011. -Reuters
KABUL: The United States will continue air strikes in support of Afghan forces fighting the Taliban, a top US general said Sunday, as the insurgents press on with offensives across the country.
Since early May, violence has surged after the insurgents launched a sweeping assault just days after the US-led foreign forces began their final withdrawal which is now almost complete.
The Taliban’s deadly assault has seen the insurgents capture scores of districts, border crossings and encircle several provincial capitals.
US general vows to continue air strikes supporting Afghanistan troops Updated Jul 26, 2021 | 06:16 IST
Since early May, violence has surged in Afghanistan after Taliban insurgents launched a sweeping assault just days after the US-led foreign forces began their final withdrawal which is now almost complete. Afghanistan security forces | Photo Credit: AP
Kabul: The United States will continue air strikes in support of Afghan forces fighting the Taliban, a top US general said Sunday, as the insurgents press on with offensives across the country.
Since early May, violence has surged after the insurgents launched a sweeping assault just days after the US-led foreign forces began their final withdrawal which is now almost complete.