EDIT
I think this is from yesterday or possibly the day before.
Much closer footage than previously released.

Ag_07 said:

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That would be a huge mistake for them.

Right now they're getting paid while still making headway towards complete takeover. They don't want to bite the hand that is feeding them and force us into bombing the shlt out of Kabul.

They'll sit back and collect the pallets of cash we're sending them until everyone is gone then the shlt will really hit the fan.

They've got us by the nuts without even engaging.

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After pallets of cash for safe passage, why not double down, seal off the airport and ransom hostages. They get more money and further humiliate their great satan. Win, win.

Biden's Dementia is Getting Worse: Joe shouts at reporter that Kabul's Airport Chaos happened last week

"That was four days ago, five days ago!"

(It was two days ago)pic.twitter.com/nSux73xK1U

— RPK Report (@RPKReport) August 18, 2021

At #Kabul Airport US forces etc are using Flash Grenades, tear Gas and even firing live rounds in the air to stop people coming into the airport compound. At the same time it should be noted in this crowd they have no idea who is coming be it #Taliban or attackers. #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/jKqCwgIPGr

— raging545 (@raging545) August 18, 2021

TChaney said:

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At #Kabul Airport US forces etc are using Flash Grenades, tear Gas and even firing live rounds in the air to stop people coming into the airport compound. At the same time it should be noted in this crowd they have no idea who is coming be it #Taliban or attackers. #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/jKqCwgIPGr

— raging545 (@raging545) August 18, 2021

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It's breaking down. Can't remain in an untenable position for very long. Why I asked when it was reported about the additional troops being sent what was the plan to get them back out?

There isn't one.

Our leader is so brave, willing to risk his life and the life of those around him for what he believes. He took off his mask that is to let everyone see how irate he is.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9GEOLeWQAMbXuz?format=jpg&name=large

TChaney said:

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Biden's Dementia is Getting Worse: Joe shouts at reporter that Kabul's Airport Chaos happened last week

"That was four days ago, five days ago!"

(It was two days ago)pic.twitter.com/nSux73xK1U

— RPK Report (@RPKReport) August 18, 2021

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Orange man bad

China should strike a deal with the taliban to let Chinese soldiers escort Americans to the airport. That would just be perfect.

Then, China should step into the American embassy and raise their flag.

Proc92 said:

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China should strike a deal with the taliban to let Chinese soldiers escort Americans to the airport. That would just be perfect.

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That would be monumental

TChaney said:

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The Pentagon publishes the first official photos of the US military presence at the Kabul airport. pic.twitter.com/tzS8ZW7pyU

— syrseal (@syrseal44) August 18, 2021

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4th picture explains why my dad (fmr. Airborne) can sleep anywhere.

I'm curious about the timeline of events because I've seen a quote from one of the WH officials on twitter.

They said over the past several weeks they notified American citizens to leave or be in Kabul and that many chose to stay until the last moment. Is there any proof of this?

I hate how all of this has played out and think it's a complete disaster, but honestly, IF warning was given prior to pull out, it wouldn't surprise me that people did decide to stay until the last minute. There are those people. I do think they were under the impression that they would have 60 days rather than a week to get to Kabul to get out as that's been what was communicated as the expected time table from the administration, so I'm not blaming them.

Honestly, if there was intelligence that the country would fall as fast as it actually did, the government definitely had a responsibility to communicate that to the people who were still there days before we officially pulled out, even if it meant going door to door. Curious if that part even happened.

Agthatbuilds said:

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SEC AUSTIN: "We don't have the capability to go out and collect large numbers of people." pic.twitter.com/k4cZESUav2

— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) August 18, 2021

We have the capability, we lack the guts or the spine

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Right. He is a big part of the reason.

I bet Xi could do it if they were Chinese trapped.

Beat40 said:

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I'm curious about the timeline of events because I've seen a quote from one of the WH officials on twitter.

They said over the past several weeks they notified American citizens to leave or be in Kabul and that many chose to stay until the last moment. Is there any proof of this?

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They are full of *****

It was reported yesterday we rotated in a new group of staff to the embassy last Thursday. Do you think we would have done that if we thought it was going to fall within 72 hours?

This administration is clueless, or Xi told them to proceed as normal for maximum humiliation.

Maybe both.

TChaney said:

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EDIT
I think this is from yesterday or possibly the day before.
Much closer footage than previously released.

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Zombie movie.

Military hardware. Good news or no?

'Joseph Dempsey, research associate at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, said that the Afghan Air Force flew many operational aircraft to Uzbekistan, the serviceability of the ones that remained to be captured was unknown.' (via @Telegraph)https://t.co/iEeLh1n9E2

— IISS News (@IISS_org) August 18, 2021

We've updated this story with additional comment from @JosephHDempsey, who has been tracking the status of Afghanistan's helicopters this week: https://t.co/DSxtT6e5pS

— Vertical Magazine (@verticalmag) August 18, 2021

So at least one of the Mi-17 helicopters the #Taliban captured at Herat Airport remains airworthy (geolocation: 34.2163, 62.22678)https://t.co/KiYLGVDG6k pic.twitter.com/M5TTE1I8GU

— Joseph Dempsey (@JosephHDempsey) August 17, 2021

Identification of #Afghanistan Air Force A-29B Super Tucano wreckage that reportedly crashed in #Uzbekistan https://t.co/OsfUOzS4nU pic.twitter.com/EcXIX4fdBm

— Joseph Dempsey (@JosephHDempsey) August 16, 2021

Amazing 16th August @planet satellite image shows the fleeing #Afghanistan Air Force aircraft that have appeared at Termuz #Uzbekistan in the last few of days pic.twitter.com/VWYbVPOokT

— Joseph Dempsey (@JosephHDempsey) August 16, 2021

MI-17 is a Hind attack helicopter. MI-8 is a Hip transport. Just so everyone is clear, because that guy isn't.

Beat40 said:

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I'm curious about the timeline of events because I've seen a quote from one of the WH officials on twitter.

They said over the past several weeks they notified American citizens to leave or be in Kabul and that many chose to stay until the last moment. Is there any proof of this?

I hate how all of this has played out and think it's a complete disaster, but honestly, IF warning was given prior to pull out, it wouldn't surprise me that people did decide to stay until the last minute. There are those people. I do think they were under the impression that they would have 60 days rather than a week to get to Kabul to get out as that's been what was communicated as the expected time table from the administration, so I'm not blaming them.

Honestly, if there was intelligence that the country would fall as fast as it actually did, the government definitely had a responsibility to communicate that to the people who were still there days before we officially pulled out, even if it meant going door to door. Curious if that part even happened.

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Biden announces the withdrawal in late April. By the end of May, the Taliban was already advancing and capturing provinces and installing checkpoints on major roads there. Outposts were established as well.

Biden didn't change the time plan in reaction other than moving it up to August 31st.

It was July 2nd when Bagram was abandoned unexpectedly and under cover of night. The first "holy crap" moment for Americans there. But then...

July 8th, Biden is telling his audiences at home and abroad that the ANA would hold Afghanistan together without any problems. Sigh of relief.

July 23, US General McKenzie announces our forces will resume air strikes in support of the ANA against the Taliban advances. Another sigh of relief as our forces are still in control of the air.

August 2, Afghan President says the abrupt withdrawal of US forces is causing the security forces and the ANA to deteriorate. Another oh crap moment.

Early days of August, Kandahar and Herat fall.

August 6, province of Nimruz falls to the Taliban.

More provinces fall. August 10 Biden says he does not regret his decision.

By August 12th-13th, it was over. August 14th-Taliban on the outskirts of Kabul.

August 14th. Four days or so ago. Panic sets in at that point. But it is too late.

Link

OaklandAg06 said:

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Abandoning Bagram before our people and assets were out of the region has got to go down as one...

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No doubt. The fact that the Taliban has decided not to attack is the only thing keeping this debacle from reaching fall of the Philippines levels of humiliating and terrible.

aggiehawg said:

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Beat40 said:

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I'm curious about the timeline of events because I've seen a quote from one of the WH officials on twitter.

They said over the past several weeks they notified American citizens to leave or be in Kabul and that many chose to stay until the last moment. Is there any proof of this?

I hate how all of this has played out and think it's a complete disaster, but honestly, IF warning was given prior to pull out, it wouldn't surprise me that people did decide to stay until the last minute. There are those people. I do think they were under the impression that they would have 60 days rather than a week to get to Kabul to get out as that's been what was communicated as the expected time table from the administration, so I'm not blaming them.

Honestly, if there was intelligence that the country would fall as fast as it actually did, the government definitely had a responsibility to communicate that to the people who were still there days before we officially pulled out, even if it meant going door to door. Curious if that part even happened.

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Biden announces the withdrawal in late April. By the end of May, the Taliban was already advancing and capturing provinces and installing checkpoints on major roads there. Outposts were established as well.

Biden didn't change the time plan in reaction other than moving it up to August 31st.

It was July 2nd when Bagram was abandoned unexpectedly and under cover of night. The first "holy crap" moment for Americans there. But then...

July 8th, Biden is telling his audiences at home and abroad that the ANA would hold Afghanistan together without any problems. Sigh of relief.

July 23, US General McKenzie announces our forces will resume air strikes in support of the ANA against the Taliban advances. Another sigh of relief as our forces are still in control of the air.

August 2, Afghan President says the abrupt withdrawal of US forces is causing the security forces and the ANA to deteriorate. Another oh crap moment.

Early days of August, Kandahar and Herat fall.

August 6, province of Nimruz falls to the Taliban.

More provinces fall. August 10 Biden says he does not regret his decision.

By August 12th-13th, it was over. August 14th-Taliban on the outskirts of Kabul.

August 14th. Four days or so ago. Panic sets in at that point. But it is too late.

Link

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This, anyone paying attention to anything other than covid saw this coming months ago.