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at least 4,000 US troops. Reuters reported, referring to a US official.
American troops were sent to the airport in Kabul to ensure the evacuation of Americans, citizens of American allies and also refugees from Afghanistan. Completion of the operation is scheduled for August 31.
It was previously reported that Taliban militants; (a terrorist organization banned in the Russian Federation) has taken control of certain zones at Kabul airport.
Recall that on August 15, militants entered Kabul without a fight and took control of the capital. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani & nbsp; fled & nbsp; from the ground. On August 26, a terrorist attack took place at the gates of Kabul Airport, where hundreds of Afghans had gathered in hopes of leaving the country. According to the latest figures, at least 200 people have died.