Planes, Guns, Night-Vision Goggles: The Taliban's New U.S.-Made War Chest

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August 22, 2021

In just a matter of weeks, the Taliban has seized most of the country of Afghanistan, as well as any weapons and equipment left behind by fleeing Afghan forces, including many provided by the United States.

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