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Contrary to known reality
"The United States has increased airstrikes in support of Afghan forces over the last several days and we're prepared to continue this heightened level of support in the coming weeks if the Taliban continue their attacks," U.S. Marine General Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie told a news conference in Kabul.
McKenzie, who leads U.S. Central Command, which controls U.S. forces for a region that includes Afghanistan, declined to say whether U.S. forces would continue airstrikes after the end of their military mission on Aug. 31.
U.S offers further air support to Afghan troops amid Taliban offensive
The United States will to continue to carry out airstrikes to support Afghan forces facing attack from the insurgent Taliban, a regional U.S. commander said on Sunday as U.S. and other international forces have drawn down troops in Afghanistan.www.reuters.com
You ignorant pos
The president’s scandal was born of tactical misjudgment and political cowardice. By its own admission, the White House failed to anticipate how fast the Afghan security forces would crumble once the United States withdrew its air support, intelligence, and military contractors. Biden was not alone in that failure. But his administration should have known that such a collapse was at least a significant possibility, especially since some of the president’s intelligence said as much weeks ago.
Letter: Biden’s withdrawal of air support was key
From Steven Canby, Retired Military Analyst, Adjunct Professor of Military History, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, US
www.ft.com
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