Why are Afghan security forces so weak?
Biden and others have sought to reduce the sudden collapse of Afghanistan’s security forces and government to a simple unwillingness to fight, but it was actually the result of a combination of factors, including fundamental flaws in how the security forces were constructed and managed, poor military planning.
Why did Afghan army not fight?
“We didn’t fight because the government didn’t say you have to fight it,” the Kabul commando said. “The Ministry of Defense didn’t say you have to fight.” It’s a political decision, he added — it’s not about the willingness to fight. Now, the Afghan commandos have either left for other countries or are in hiding.
Where are the Afghan commandos?
After the Fall of Kabul and the collapse of the ANA and Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Commandos have been virtually dissolved….Afghan National Army Commando Corps.
| Afghan National Army Commando Corps Pashto: قول اردوی نیروهای خاص | |
|---|---|
| Part of | ANA Special Operations Command |
| Headquarters | Camp Morehead, Kabul Province, Afghanistan |
Does Isis have special forces?
ISIL’s fighters are reportedly organised into seven branches: infantry, snipers, air defence, special forces, artillery forces, the “army of adversity”, and the Caliphate Army.
How many troops does the Taliban have?
80,000 fighters
From the perspective of size, the Taliban have about 80,000 fighters, in comparison with the more than 300,000 soldiers working for the former Afghan government. Yet, the militant group still overran the country within weeks.
How many special forces are there in Afghanistan?
Afghan special forces — who are US-trained and better equipped than regular units — number some 11,000. But they are stretched thin as the Taliban steps up attacks across the country.
Who killed the Afghan Special Forces in Faryab?
Gunfire erupts. At least a dozen men are seen shot to death amid cries of “Allahu Akhbar” — God is Great. The victims were members of an Afghan Special Forces unit: their executioners, the Taliban. The summary killings took place on June 16 in the town of Dawlat Abad in Faryab province, close to Afghanistan’s border with Turkmenistan.
Who are the Afghan security forces fighting the Taliban in Kandahar?
Abdul Ahad Ailbek, a member of Faryab’s Provincial Council, said the force that arrived did not know the area, nor which districts the Taliban controlled. Afghan security personnel stand guard as Afghan security forces fight the Taliban in Kandahar on July 9.
What happened to Afghan forces in Afghanistan?
Afghan forces are sustaining heavy losses. CNN has obtained another video showing the bodies of commandos killed by the Taliban in another part of Faryab province last week.