Provincial capitals. Kandahar is the latest to be captured. The beginning of The End of the u. S. Backed government, the u. S. Embassy in Kabul Isnt taking any chances. Staffers are being told to destroy sensitive materials while several thousands of troops will be arriving for personnel. A spokesman says the afghan forces need to step up their response. Certainly deeply concerning the speed at which the taliban has been able to move. What has been disconcerting to see, there hasnt been that will and Leadership And Ability to push back on the taliban as theyve advanced. And what youre seeing right now is pictures of the president speaking live to the nation from kabul. We dont have translation right now, we will tell you once we understand what he is saying to the nation and well bring you developments as they warrant. Were just watching as he addresses the nation in these troubled times in afghanistan. Now, the u. S. And canada are among countries working to help afghans flee the tali
Announcer live from cnn center, this is Cnn Newsroom with Robyn Curnow. Thanks so much for joining me this hour. There are certainly new fears the taliban could make moves against Afghanistans Capital in just a matter of days. So far the militant groups advances are being met with little resistance. The taliban now control half the countrys provincial capitals as you can see from this map, all taken, all taken within the past week. Now the countrys second largest City Kandahar is among the latest to be captured. Many observers see that as the beginning of the end for the countrys u. S. Backed government. The u. S. Embassy in Kabul Isnt taking any chances, staff are being told to destroy sensitive material while several thousand u. S. Troops will be arriving to provide security and possibly evacuate personnel. The Pentagon Spokesman says Afghan Forces need to step up their response. Take a listen. Certainly deeply concerning the speed with which the taliban has been able to move. What h
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