US equipment abandoned in Afghanistan now being used by militants in other countries, Pakistani PM says
The Taliban acquired over $7B worth of US equipment after President Biden's withdrawal
By Anders Hagstrom Fox News
Published September 5, 2023 11:17am EDT
U.S. military equipment abandoned in Afghanistan has made its way to militant groups in other countries through the Taliban, Pakistan alleged Monday.
Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said terror groups in the country are now using American equipment, including night vision goggles and firearms, in their operations. One group, known as the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has increased attacks on government forces in recent months.
The U.S. abandoned approximately $7 billion worth of military equipment in Afghanistan following President Biden's withdrawal from the country in 2021.
The Afghan government forces backed by the U.S. handed over their American equipment after their speedy defeat at the hands of the Taliban. That equipment included guns, ammunition and helicopters, among other things.
More than 40,000 of the 96,000 military vehicles given to Afghan authorities were abandoned, including 12,000 Humvees.
Just under three-quarters of the 427,300 weapons provided to the Afghan forces were left behind along with less than 1,537,000 "specialty munitions" and small arms ammo.
Pakistani officials said the TTP has boasted of possessing weapons with laser and thermal targeting systems and that the TTP have begun engaging security forces at longer ranges than they were previously capable of.
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