Amid chaos, Taliban put elite unit 'Badri 313' in charge of Kabul airport security

Updated : Aug 22, 2021 16:02
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Editorji News Desk

Amid chaos at Kabul airport where thousands of Afghans desperate to flee the Taliban rule are crowding, the extremist group has put its elite Badri 313 brigade in charge of security.

Reports said that the elite Badri brigade that has been patrolling the streets of Kabul and is guarding key installations in the Afghan Capital, has now been given the charge of airport security.

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The Taliban earlier released a video showing their fighters wearing stolen US-made military gear, including assault rifles and sophisticated tactical radio, several reports said.

The video showed Taliban fighters wielding M4 and M-16 assault rifles, wearing bulletproof vests and helmets with night vision goggles. The Badri 313 Brigade is reportedly highly trained and equipped with state-of-the-art military equipment.

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