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 vows to support Afghan forces against Taliban
A top US general declined to say whether airstrikes against the Taliban would continue after the US troop pullout, but pledged to support Afghanistan from over the horizon.
McKenzie s remarks came a month before the US finishes its troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
The United States will continue carrying out airstrikes in support of Afghan forces fighting the Taliban in the coming weeks, a top US general said Sunday. However, it was not clear if the bombing missions would continue past the end of August.
The Taliban have been making rapid gains in Afghanistan as the US and its allies withdraw their troops. Their advance has sparked concern over the Islamist militants regaining power.
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.
Thousands of Afghan families flee fighting in former Taliban bastion
By AFP - Jul 25,2021 - Last updated at Jul 25,2021
Afghan officials say that more than 22,000 families have fled from their homes to escape fighting in the former Taliban bastion of Kandahar (AFP file)
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan More than 22,000 Afghan families have fled from their homes to escape fighting in the former Taliban bastion of Kandahar, officials said on Sunday, as authorities arrested four suspected insurgents over this week s rocket attack on Kabul.
Since early May, violence has surged across several provinces including in Kandahar after the insurgents launched a sweeping offensive just days after the US-led foreign forces began their final withdrawal.