Member of the US House of Representatives, the former US Navy Reservist, Jim Banks stated that Taliban (a terrorist organization prohibited in Russia) seized American combat techniques in the amount of $ 85 billion. His words lead the independent.
He clarified that among the large number of equipment left in Afghanistan and weapons there are 75,000 cars, 200 aircraft and helicopters, as well as 600,000 units of rifle and light weapons. Banks stressed that currently the militants have more Black Hawk helicopters than 85 percent of the countries of the world. “If this weapon is used now or in the future, to apply damage, hurt or kill Americans, blood will be on Joe Bayden’s hands,” added Congressman.
Previously, Colonel Richard Kemp, the former commander of British troops in Afghanistan, said that the abundance of weapons in the hands of the Taliban is concerned. According to him, the “Taliban” is better equipped than many official state army.
May 1 began the official conclusion of US troops and the North Atlantic Alliance countries from the Afghan territories. After that, the situation in the country was aggravated, the forces of the Taliban were activated (prohibited in Russia). On August 15, the militants announced the establishment of control throughout Afghanistan. On the same day, the President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani resigned and left the country.