The Pentagon is now weighing how it will wean Afghan security forces from their dependency, something that it has failed to do since 2015, when the United States formally ended its combat mission in the country. He spoke of Afghan military forces “performing fairly well” in Lashkar Gah, where much of the fighting has been concentrated in recent days. The United States may also continue to train Afghan security forces — but in other countries — after the US withdrawal, Milley said. He said that officials are still working out plans for how to continue support to Afghan security forces. US officials have noted the gains made by the Afghan air force in recent years.

Source: bd News24 May 07, 2021 09:21 UTC