CNBC: U.S. launched overnight airstrikes on the Taliban to support Afghan forces
* The U.S. conducted overnight airstrikes against the Taliban in Afghanistan.
* Pentagon spokesman John Kirby would not provide further details about the strikes when asked by reporters.
* The strikes are the first known since U.S. Army Gen. Scott Miller, America’s last four-star commander to serve on the ground in Afghanistan, stepped down from his role last week.
WASHINGTON – The United States launched overnight airstrikes against the Taliban in Afghanistan, a move that reflects Washington’s intentions to continue supporting Afghan forces with combat aircraft until U.S. forces withdraw next month.
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby on Thursday would not provide further details about the strikes, including what type of aircraft was used.
The strikes are the first known since Army Gen. Scott Miller, America’s last four-star commander to serve on the ground in Afghanistan, stepped down from his role and returned to the United States.
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2 comments:
Too little, too late.
where were the airstrikes launched from?
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