SAS troops escape Afghanistan by wearing burqas to fool Taliban
A simple but effective disguise British SAS troops are said to have managed to slip through Afghanistan undetected and be successfully evacuated after they disguised themselves in burqas. Up 20 British soldiers are believed to have concealed their identities and fooled Taliban soldiers into thinking they were “devout women” while trying to make their way […]
4 years ago
Last UK troops and diplomats return from Kabul as 20-year campaign ends
Now only US troops are left to evacuate the country before the Taliban’s August 31st deadline The last British troops have now been evacuated from Afghanistan and the mass airlift operation out of Kabul Airport continues. Their departure marks the end of a 20-year presence in the country. Remaining UK military and diplomatic personnel left […]
5 years ago
Taliban warns Britain and US to get out of Afghanistan by August 31
The Taliban has said there will be consequences should British and US forces not leave by the end of the month An ultimatum is imposed as the Taliban warns Britain and America that “consequences” will come if troops from both nations do not leave Afghanistan by August 31st. Taliban officials have said that the withdrawal […]
5 years ago