Joe Biden’s Luxury Gifts for Taliban Fighters: US Weapons Flow to Militants
Although the Taliban showcases captured US military gear, not all of it will be utilized effectively. The UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters paraded by the Taliban on social media, for example, are inoperable due to a lack of training, spare parts, and logistics necessary to maintain such advanced equipment.
While the exact quantity of American weapons lost to the Taliban remains uncertain, the capture of a vast number of US small arms and other weaponry from Afghan military outposts serves as a significant propaganda victory for the militant group. Taliban fighters have been seen brandishing American-made weapons, including rare ones like the FN-SCAR used by US special operations forces, in videos demonstrating their capabilities. Prior to the fall of Kabul, the Pentagon appeared ill-prepared to address the potential issue of US equipment falling into enemy hands, emphasizing concern while refraining from speculation about preventive measures.
