[ad_1] Britain has completed the operation to evacuate civilians and soldiers from Afghanistan, UK ambassador in this country Laurie Bristow said. Report informs, citing TASS, that since August 13, the country has evacuated around 15,000 civilians and 1,000 soldiers from Afghanistan. Bristow said it is time to end this phase of operation, noting that there… Continue reading UK completes withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan
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Russia does not want to see US troops in Central Asia, Sergey Lavrov says
[ad_1] Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Russia does not want to see the US military in Central Asia. He commented on the statement of European Union High Representative Joseph Borrel, who urged not to hand over Afghanistan to Russia and China, calling the statement a regretful fact. [ad_2] https://report.az/en/other-countries/russia-does-not-want-to-see-us-troops-in-central-asia-sergey-lavrov-says/
Pentagon: US troops fired crowd-control shots at Kabul airport
[ad_1] US troops guarding the evacuation effort at Kabul airport fired some shots overnight as crowd-control efforts, but there were no indications of casualties or injuries, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said on Aug. 18, Report informs referring to Reuters. Kirby told a news briefing that no shots were fired by American troops at Afghans or… Continue reading Pentagon: US troops fired crowd-control shots at Kabul airport
Reuters: Number of US troops at Kabul’s international airport reached about 4,500
[ad_1] The number of US troops at Kabul’s international airport reached about 4,500 on Aug. 18, a US official said, Report informs referring to Reuters. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the number is set to hit 6,000 in the coming days. The Taliban held their first news briefing since their return… Continue reading Reuters: Number of US troops at Kabul’s international airport reached about 4,500
US announces final date for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan
[ad_1] Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said the United States intends to complete the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan by August 31, the timing of the operation has not changed, Report mentions, referring to RIA Novosti. “Our mission lasts until August 31. This includes sending US citizens and diplomatic staff,” Kirby added. [ad_2] https://report.az/en/other-countries/us-announces-final-date-for-withdrawal-of-troops-from-afghanistan/
Taliban: US must withdraw its troops until September 11
[ad_1] The Taliban, who seized power in Afghanistan, declared that the US must withdraw its troops until September 11, Report informs, citing RIA Novosti. According to the Taliban, they would not fire on the US servicemen. At the same time, the leader of the new regime will be announced within 2 or 3 days. [ad_2]… Continue reading Taliban: US must withdraw its troops until September 11
Summer training period starts for Azerbaijani troops
[ad_1] Per the combat training plan for 2021, the types of troops, Army Corps, formations, and military units of the Azerbaijani Army have started a new training period, Report informs, citing the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry. The primary goals and objectives, as well as their fulfillment during the training period, were brought to the attention at… Continue reading Summer training period starts for Azerbaijani troops
British special forces may remain in Afghanistan after withdrawal of troops
[ad_1] A small group of British special forces may stay in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of the bulk of the troops, Report informs referring to The Telegraph. Boris Johnson is expected to make a final decision on July 5 at a National Security Council meeting. However, one former Special Air Service (SAS) soldier who was… Continue reading British special forces may remain in Afghanistan after withdrawal of troops
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
US withdrawing part of its troops from some Middle Eastern countries
[ad_1] The Biden administration is sharply reducing the number of US antimissile systems in the Middle East in a significant realignment of its military footprint there as it focuses the armed services on challenges from China and Russia, Report informs referring to The Wall Street Journal. The Pentagon is pulling approximately eight Patriot antimissile batteries… Continue reading US withdrawing part of its troops from some Middle Eastern countries