Get you up to speed: Taliban using U.S. weapons 5 years after withdrawal
Taliban fighters in Afghanistan are now equipped with American weapons and vehicles. This situation comes 25 years after the 9/11 terror attacks, which were planned from inside the Taliban-controlled country.
Investigators continue to explore links between the 9/11 terror attacks and their planning in Afghanistan, which is now under Taliban control. The presence of Taliban fighters with American weapons and vehicles raises concerns about security implications in the region.
Official reactions to the resurgence of Taliban control in Afghanistan include concerns over the use of American weapons by Taliban fighters. Analysts warn that the situation could exacerbate regional instability, prompting international discussions on potential measures to address the implications of such developments.
What remains unclear — It is not specified how the Taliban acquired American weapons and vehicles.
Taliban fighters wield US weapons five years after American withdrawal