[ad_1] All U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan have evacuated the Bagram Airfield near the Afghan capital Kabul, handing over the most extensive coalition base to the Afghan government troops, Report informs, citing TASS. The local TV quoted unnamed officials from the Afghan Defense Ministry saying that the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF)… Continue reading US and NATO forces hand Bagram Airfield to Afghanistan
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Italy withdraws troops from Afghanistan
[ad_1] The Italian government has completed the pullout of its troops from Afghanistan, Report informs, citing the RIA Novosti. According to Defense Minister Lorenzo Guerini, the Italian mission in Afghanistan ended on June 29. Guerini stressed that although the international community and the Italian military ended the mission, relations with Afghanistan will continue in another… Continue reading Italy withdraws troops from Afghanistan
Taliban takes control of about 50-70% of Afghanistan
[ad_1] Taliban fighters have seized control of two districts in the northern Afghan provinces of Balkh and Samangan, Report informs, citing Anadolu Agency. Mohammad Afzal Hadid, Head of the Balkh Provincial Council, told reporters that the militants attacked Charbulak district. The Taliban managed to seize control of the region and withdraw the security forces. Deputy… Continue reading Taliban takes control of about 50-70% of Afghanistan
Two more explosions rock Afghan province
At least two civilians died, and nine more were injured in a bus explosion in the eastern Afghan province of Parvan, 1TV channel reports. “QİA.az” informs, citing TASS, that the TV channel does not provide details on the condition of those who suffered. Another mined vehicle was blown up at the outskirts of Farah, an administrative… Continue reading Two more explosions rock Afghan province
Afghanistan: 9 special forces soldiers killed in helicopter crash
A military helicopter has crashed in Afghanistan, killing nine special forces soldier “QİA.az” informs, citing RIA Novosti. According to the country’s Defense Ministry, the Russian-made Mi-17 helicopter crashed in the Behsud district of Afghanistan’s Wardak province. As a result of the accident, nine special forces soldiers on board the helicopter died. The cause of the accident is… Continue reading Afghanistan: 9 special forces soldiers killed in helicopter crash