The Fall Of Kabul To The Taliban

[MajorHoople]

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says US forces will have to return to Afghanistan | Daily Mail Online

"Leon Panetta said on Thursday that the Unites States military will have to return to Afghanistan to tackle terror threats posed by Taliban and ISIS-K after a suicide attack killed 13 U.S. troops and at least 90 Afghans.

Paneta, a Democrat who served as Defense Secretary in the Obama administration, said in an interview with Erin Burnett for her CNN show OutFront that the withdrawal of American troops left the United States in a 'very dangerous and difficult situation.'

He was asked if he believed it was right for the Biden administration to stick with the August 31 deadline for removing American troops from the war-torn country.

'The bottom line is, our work is not done. We're going to have to go after ISIS. I'm glad the president said we're going to hunt them down and pay a price for what they did in killing our warriors. And we should,' Paneta said.

'We're going to have to go back in to get ISIS. We're probably going to have to go back in when Al Qaeda resurrects itself, as they will, with this Taliban. They've gave safe haven to Al Qaeda before, they'll probably do it again."

 

[Skigh]

PICTURED: Navy medic killed in suicide bomb attack at Kabul airport | Daily Mail Online


The first American victims of the attack on Kabul airport on Thursday has been named as Navy medic Max Sovia, Marine Rylee McCollum and Marine David Lee Espinoza.

Soviak, believed to be in his early 20s, was named by his high school in Edison, New Jersey. McCollum was named by his high school in Wyoming. The other 11 have not yet been publicly identified.

McCollum was expecting his first child with his wife. He was deployed to Afghanistan in April.

The identities emerged on Friday as Pentagon officials revealed there was only one suicide bomber at Kabul airport on Thursday and not two, as previously claimed, adding to confusion over the attack and fears for the ongoing operation on the ground.

Speaking at a briefing on Friday, Army General Hank Taylor said: 'I can confirm that we do not believe there was a second explosion at or near the Baron hotel. It was one suicide bomber. In the confusion of very dynamic events can cause information to get confused,' he said.

He did not say whether the bomb that went off was car bomb or bomber in a vest. Both were described on Thursday on the ground and by Washington officials. The Pentagon's Press Secretary, John Kirby, was among those who confirmed both of the blasts.

 

[Gardenista]

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says US forces will have to return to Afghanistan | Daily Mail Online

"Leon Panetta said on Thursday that the Unites States military will have to return to Afghanistan to tackle terror threats posed by Taliban and ISIS-K after a suicide attack killed 13 U.S. troops and at least 90 Afghans.

Paneta, a Democrat who served as Defense Secretary in the Obama administration, said in an interview with Erin Burnett for her CNN show OutFront that the withdrawal of American troops left the United States in a 'very dangerous and difficult situation.'

He was asked if he believed it was right for the Biden administration to stick with the August 31 deadline for removing American troops from the war-torn country.

'The bottom line is, our work is not done. We're going to have to go after ISIS. I'm glad the president said we're going to hunt them down and pay a price for what they did in killing our warriors. And we should,' Paneta said.

'We're going to have to go back in to get ISIS. We're probably going to have to go back in when Al Qaeda resurrects itself, as they will, with this Taliban. They've gave safe haven to Al Qaeda before, they'll probably do it again."

The plan all along, IMO.

 

[worldwatcher]

I’m a animal lover, heart breaking to hear Pen Farthing is forced to leave Afghanistan without staff and the animals.

As do I, all my life I had rescue animals. They are so thankful
We can only hope, that all will get an airlift ASAP!
Afghanistan: Operation Ark Luton evacuation plane is swapped

 

[Dontknow?]

John Hudson
@John_Hudson
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23m

New: The Taliban have requested that the United States keep a diplomatic presence in Afghanistan beyond the Aug. 31 withdrawal of U.S. forces. Biden admin is weighing the possibility. Nothing finalized https://washingtonpost.com/world/2021/08/27/afghanistan-kabul-taliban-live-updates/#link-KFQMWZKFSNH4DBBMK2VAJMAZF4

 

[ilovewings]

As do I, all my life I had rescue animals. They are so thankful
We can only hope, that all will get an airlift ASAP!
Afghanistan: Operation Ark Luton evacuation plane is swapped

My heart is always with innocent animals- it is heart breaking he cannot take them out of that hell hole.

 

[shotgun09]

John Hudson
@John_Hudson
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23m

New: The Taliban have requested that the United States keep a diplomatic presence in Afghanistan beyond the Aug. 31 withdrawal of U.S. forces. Biden admin is weighing the possibility. Nothing finalized https://washingtonpost.com/world/2021/08/27/afghanistan-kabul-taliban-live-updates/#link-KFQMWZKFSNH4DBBMK2VAJMAZF4

....." As the taliban seeks.." ??????

Call me surprised!

 

[Simply Southern]

John Hudson
@John_Hudson
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23m

New: The Taliban have requested that the United States keep a diplomatic presence in Afghanistan beyond the Aug. 31 withdrawal of U.S. forces. Biden admin is weighing the possibility. Nothing finalized https://washingtonpost.com/world/2021/08/27/afghanistan-kabul-taliban-live-updates/#link-KFQMWZKFSNH4DBBMK2VAJMAZF4

NO NO NO....they want the Billions in aid.

Moo

 

[worldwatcher]

Pen Farthing & his dogs saved by Brit army and WILL board evacuation jet

 

[Dontknow?]

Ministry of Defence Press Office
@DefenceHQPress

Pen Farthing and his pets were assisted through the system at Kabul airport by the UK Armed Forces. They are currently being supported while he awaits transportation.

Ministry of Defence Press Office
@DefenceHQPress
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1h

@defencehqpress
On the direction of the Defence Secretary, clearance for their charter flight has been sponsored by the UK Government.

 

[ringbearer]

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says US forces will have to return to Afghanistan | Daily Mail Online

"Leon Panetta said on Thursday that the Unites States military will have to return to Afghanistan to tackle terror threats posed by Taliban and ISIS-K after a suicide attack killed 13 U.S. troops and at least 90 Afghans.

Paneta, a Democrat who served as Defense Secretary in the Obama administration, said in an interview with Erin Burnett for her CNN show OutFront that the withdrawal of American troops left the United States in a 'very dangerous and difficult situation.'

He was asked if he believed it was right for the Biden administration to stick with the August 31 deadline for removing American troops from the war-torn country.

'The bottom line is, our work is not done. We're going to have to go after ISIS. I'm glad the president said we're going to hunt them down and pay a price for what they did in killing our warriors. And we should,' Paneta said.

'We're going to have to go back in to get ISIS. We're probably going to have to go back in when Al Qaeda resurrects itself, as they will, with this Taliban. They've gave safe haven to Al Qaeda before, they'll probably do it again."

So basically, we created all of this chaos and loss of life so that we could start the process all over again from behind a huge 8 ball. I wonder if the Administration agrees, or if this is Paneta's opinion only.

 

[SuziQ]

Anyone who trust the Taliban are fools. My son explained how it goes. A Taliban member is loyal to the cause for a quick minute. Then he goes to ISIS. Then moves on to Al Qaida and around and around they go. They all have one thing in common. They hate westerners. They work together in their common goal to crush westerners. They assist each other and give each other safe haven. They go by different names but they are one and the same.

 

[Dontknow?]

Rumblings the Taliban are in the airport.

Nafiseh Kohnavard
@nafisehkBBC
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36m

Taliban will be in full control of Kabul Airport including military part by tomorrow, sources at the airport tell me. Still needs official confirmation.

 

[ringbearer]

John Hudson
@John_Hudson
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23m

New: The Taliban have requested that the United States keep a diplomatic presence in Afghanistan beyond the Aug. 31 withdrawal of U.S. forces. Biden admin is weighing the possibility. Nothing finalized https://washingtonpost.com/world/2021/08/27/afghanistan-kabul-taliban-live-updates/#link-KFQMWZKFSNH4DBBMK2VAJMAZF4

Imo, you'd have to be out of your mind to stay in Kabul as a diplomat. Perhaps they've heard of Amb. Chris Stevens? Not to mention I'd prefer that the Taliban not have the "billions of dollars" it wants.

 

[ringbearer]

Rumblings the Taliban are in the airport.

Nafiseh Kohnavard
@nafisehkBBC
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36m

Taliban will be in full control of Kabul Airport including military part by tomorrow, sources at the airport tell me. Still needs official confirmation.

3 days early. Fantastic

 

[ringbearer]

Anyone who trust the Taliban are fools. My son explained how it goes. A Taliban member is loyal to the cause for a quick minute. Then he goes to ISIS. Then moves on to Al Qaida and around and around they go. They all have one thing in common. They hate westerners. They work together in their common goal to crush westerners. They assist each other and give each other safe haven. They go by different names but they are one and the same.

Obviously. And if it's so obvious to everyday people, you have to ask why its NOT obvious to the "experts." Or perhaps it is.

 

[SuziQ]

Obviously. And if it's so obvious to everyday people, you have to ask why its NOT obvious to the "experts." Or perhaps it is.

The higher ups know. It is politics at that level though.

 

[NoSI]

Biden told another Kabul attack is 'likely', White House says: LIVE UPDATES

Big surprise...

 

[SuziQ]

An update. My son still does not know the status of two of his buddies at the airport. He was able to see through media reports that his Corpman friend was not killed.

 

[dotr]

Rumblings the Taliban are in the airport.

Nafiseh Kohnavard
@nafisehkBBC
·
36m

Taliban will be in full control of Kabul Airport including military part by tomorrow, sources at the airport tell me. Still needs official confirmation.

Picturing it now..


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