Abandoned Armory: The Taliban's Unwitting Benefactors The withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in August 2021 marked a turning point in the country's long and brutal conflict.
However, the consequences of this event have been largely overlooked: the staggering amount of American military equipment left behind, now being used by the very forces we fought against.
Photographs have emerged showing Taliban fighters wielding M4 carbines, operating Humvees, and even piloting Black Hawk helicopters – all bearing the unmistakable hallmark of US manufacture.