Reports Say Chinese Military Planes Have Been Seen Landing At Bagram Airbase In Afghanistan

Images circulating on social media appear to show the airbase's floodlights blazing in the distance for the first time since US forces abandoned the base in July

Other theories indicate that either the Taliban or the NRF could have illuminated the base, but the Taliban are not thought to posses the equipment or expertise to do so  

Daily Mail: 'Military' planes are spotted landing at Bagram airbase in Afghanistan after it was claimed China is 'considering' sending soldiers to ex US airbase to strengthen ties with Taliban 

* There are unconfirmed reports that Chinese military planes have landed at Bagram airbase in Afghanistan 

* New images from Afghanistan show that power has been restored to the base and multiple sources alleged military planes arrived at the former US stronghold 

* It comes after Yun Sun, Director of the China Program at Stimson Research Center, said China would be 'eager' to occupy the airfield and seize any equipment left over by the US 

* The move would be an attempt to strengthen ties with the Taliban and embarrass America 

There have been multiple reports of military planes arriving at Bagram airbase in Afghanistan, just hours after images emerged showing that power was restored to the base for the first time since US forces evacuated the stronghold in July. 

Images circulating on social media appear to show the airbase's floodlights blazing in the distance, amid reports that several military planes have taken off and landed at the base in recent hours. 

Several sources suggest that the aircraft are Chinese, given the Taliban are not thought to possess the expertise needed to power the base or maintain and fly several military aircraft. 

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Update #1: US-abandoned Bagram base reportedly operational for first time in two months, as rumors swirl of Chinese military presence (RT)

Update #2: Ex-US Bagram Base 'Active Again' Amid Unconfirmed Media Claims of China's Interest in Airfield (Sputnik)  

WNU Editor: The Taliban are denying reports that Chinese military planes are landing at Bagram airbase (see below):

#Taliban rejected d rumors that any #Chinese security forces or plane hav arrivd in #Bagram_airbase.
Taliban's reaction to rumors came after last night residents of #Bagram district claimed d base's floodlights lit up after weeks& some Chinese planes with personnel landed.
(AT-B)

— Afghanistan Times (@AfghanistanTime) October 3, 2021