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The US is lending to withdraw all its troops from Afghanistan by August 31 this year. "The US has stepped up air strikes in support of Afghan forces over the past few days," McKenzie said.

The United States (US) will continue to carry out air strikes to support Afghan forces in the face of Taliban attacks. The statement was made by US Marine General Kenneth McKenzie in Kabul, Afghanistan, as reported by Global News, Sunday (25/7/2021). Ever since the US and its troops withdrew from Afghanistan, the Taliban had a blitzkrieg and managed a large amount of territory there.

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He added, "Uncle Sam's Land" is ready to resume air strikes to support Afghan forces in the coming weeks if the Taliban continue to carry out attacks. McKenzie leads US Central Command and commands US troops for several areas, including Afghanistan.

however, McKenzie did not say whether US forces resumed air strikes after the US military mission in Afghanistan ended on August 31. "The Afghan government faces a tough test in the days ahead. The Taliban are trying to create a sense of certainty about their campaign," McKenzie said. However, he also said that a Taliban victory was inevitable and a political solution remained a possibility.

Representatives of the Afghan government and Taliban negotiators have met in the Qatari capital, Doha, in recent weeks to discuss peace talks.

However, diplomats said at the meeting there had been little significant progress. On the other hand, the Afghan military is reshuffling its war strategy against the Taliban to force troops around the most critical areas such as Kabul, border crossings and vital infrastructure. After celebrating Eid al-Adha, McKenzie predicts the possibility of falling behind in Afghanistan.

He added that the Taliban could focus on urban centers with high population levels.

"They (Taliban) will have to face several cities if they are to try and retake power," McKenzie said. "I don't think it's a foregone conclusion that they will be able to occupy these urban areas," McKenzie continued.

Source : kompas.com