Australian Secretary of Defense Peter Dutton has confirmed that all Australian troops have officially left Afghanistan.
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – July 11, 2021 – International News
“Recently, we had 1,500 troops, their number dropped to 80, and now we have left Afghanistan. This is a significant contribution over two decades, 41 deaths, 39,000 soldiers who have served their country with great honors. We must honor the service of these troops and be very grateful that they have provided us with peace and security that is irrelevant to the rest. the world during this period, ”Dutton said.
Dutton also said that the release took place in the “last weeks”, which was ahead of the September deadline.
“Now is a good time to withdraw these forces, but that doesn’t mean we won’t campaign with the United States,” Mr. Dutton said.
The last regular British troops left Afghanistan after a 20-year mission.
US President Joe Biden has announced his decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. About 650 US troops remain to protect their embassy.
The mission of the German armed forces (Bundeswehr) in Afghanistan is over.
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Source: Ukrgate