Tag: US military presence

Categories USA

Pentagon knew about Kabul suicide bombing ‘hours in advance,’ report claims, but troops on the ground say they weren’t protected

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US military leaders knew in advance that a “mass casualty event” was planned at Kabul airport, a Politico report reveals. However, accounts from the troops in harm’s way suggest that nothing was done. … Read More >Pentagon knew about Kabul suicide bombing ‘hours in advance,’ report claims, but troops on the ground say they weren’t protected

Categories Middle East

‘Americans opened fire fearing next explosion’: Witnesses of chaotic Kabul suicide bombing aftermath speak to RT

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In the pandemonium that followed the suicide bombing at Kabul Airport, witnesses told RT’s Murad Gazdiev they ran for their lives as the shooting started. One injured woman described US troops opening fire as civilians fled. … Read More >‘Americans opened fire fearing next explosion’: Witnesses of chaotic Kabul suicide bombing aftermath speak to RT

Categories Middle East

Several rockets target Kabul airport, US military activate missile defenses to repel attack – reports

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Five rockets have reportedly been launched towards Kabul airport, which is the focal point of the US evacuation from Afghanistan. The missiles were shot down by an air defense system, media report, citing US officials. … Read More >Several rockets target Kabul airport, US military activate missile defenses to repel attack – reports

Categories Shows

Military waste in Afghanistan, hurricane Ida & CA governor recall debate

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Lee Camp takes on military waste and the horrific consequences of the US occupation of Afghanistan. The military lied to the American people throughout the occupation. They pretended they had control of regions they didn’t, they paid the Taliban not to attack our troops and used the lack of attacks to make it look like there was progress, and they invented many more lies to convince the American people that the occupation was a good idea. … Read More >Military waste in Afghanistan, hurricane Ida & CA governor recall debate

Categories Russia

Despite US humiliation in Afghanistan, Russia not gloating over chaos & only ‘worried about region,’ Moscow’s top diplomat says

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While the fall of Kabul to the Taliban as American troops beat a hasty retreat may have tarnished Washington’s reputation and slashed its ambitions, Russia isn’t rejoicing over the events, the country’s foreign minister has said. … Read More >Despite US humiliation in Afghanistan, Russia not gloating over chaos & only ‘worried about region,’ Moscow’s top diplomat says

Categories Middle East

Civilians were allegedly shot & killed by US forces during Kabul airport bombing mayhem, eyewitnesses tell BBC

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Some of the dozens of civilians reportedly killed in a suicide blast outside Kabul’s airport may have been shot by US soldiers amid the chaos caused by the deadly explosion, according to the BBC. … Read More >Civilians were allegedly shot & killed by US forces during Kabul airport bombing mayhem, eyewitnesses tell BBC

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Is this what ending ‘forever war’ looks like? (Full show)

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What did the US war in Afghanistan really accomplish? Why wasn’t it stopped until now? Tyrel Ventura (in for Rick Sanchez) dives into the disturbing facts and statistics of the just-concluded US war with Afghanistan. Then RT America’s John Huddy reports on President Biden’s impassioned speech to mark the conclusion of Washington’s withdrawal and what lessons the US may have learned after defeat in its longest war. And what is to happen to Afghanistan between the Taliban, al Qaida, ISIS-K? and other powers … Read More >Is this what ending ‘forever war’ looks like? (Full show)

Categories Middle East

Additional explosions heard in Kabul were controlled demolition of ammo by US forces, not further attacks – Taliban

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The Taliban has belatedly reached out to calm the nerves of Kabul residents after the terrorist attacks at the airport, explaining the most recent explosions are only the US military destroying ammunition ahead of their departure. … Read More >Additional explosions heard in Kabul were controlled demolition of ammo by US forces, not further attacks – Taliban