No strikes in Afghanistan since US withdrawal, DoD leaders confirm

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No strikes in Afghanistan since US withdrawal, DoD leaders confirm
By Leo Shane III
Apr 5, 12:43 PM
Afghan security personnel inspect a damaged building in the aftermath of an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug. 4, 2021. (Rahmat Gul/AP)

U.S. military forces have not conducted any counterterrorism strikes in Afghanistan since withdrawing all troops from the country last summer, but military officials insisted on Tuesday that they have the capability to monitor and neutralize threats there despite logistical challenges.

No strikes in Afghanistan since US withdrawal, DoD leaders confirm
By Leo Shane III
Apr 5, 12:43 PM
Afghan security personnel inspect a damaged building in the aftermath of an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug. 4, 2021. (Rahmat Gul/AP)

U.S. military forces have not conducted any counterterrorism strikes in Afghanistan since withdrawing all troops from the country last summer, but military officials insisted on Tuesday that they have the capability to monitor and neutralize threats there despite logistical challenges.

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