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How did the Taliban get their hands on helicopters? I thought the US limited what armaments they gave the Afghan military to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands
There was a lot of leftover equipment due to the unexpected speed of the takeover. At the time there were discussions about destroying any remaining equipment but I believe they ended up figuring that things will naturally degrade and it isn't like they have anyone trained in using/repairing American equipment. No classified info unlike Trump's bathroom.
While that's true, this helicopter was in ANA colors. It's one of the ones we'd already given the Afghan Army.
You mean to tell me Trump's rout wasn't SOP? ;-)
That was during the Biden administration
Who actually extended the timeline to get more stuff and people out.
A lot of maintenance is required for the equipment left behind. Sure, it looks good on their recruitment posters temporarily, but then 4 years later you get videos like this. Silly Taliban probably should have left some of those women studying engineering alone.
I think they didnt manage to evacuate all the materials from bases when they pulled out
We gave the ANA helicopters.