It was an extension of the previous withdrawal deadline of May 1 agreed between the United States and the Taliban. May 4 - Taliban fighters launch a major offensive on Afghan forces in southern Helmand province. June 22 - Taliban fighters launch a series of attacks in the north of the country, far from their traditional strongholds in the south. July 2 - American troops quietly pull out of their main military base in Afghanistan - Bagram Air Base, an hour’s drive from Kabul. July 25 - The United States vows to continue to support Afghan troops “in the coming weeks” with intensified airstrikes to help them counter Taliban attacks.

Source: The Hindu August 15, 2021 04:41 UTC