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US President Donald Trump signs a controversial executive order to eliminate transgender ideology from the military, reinstates bans on diversity programs, and pushes for the construction of a US version of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system.

Donald Trump signs order to get 'transgender ideology' out of military

US President Donald Trump signs a controversial executive order to eliminate transgender ideology from the military, reinstates bans on diversity programs, and pushes for the construction of a US version of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system.

US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order ridding the military of what he called "transgender ideology," in a potentially major setback for LGBTQ rights.
In a series of orders related to the military that Trump told reporters he had signed on Air Force One, he also called for the building of a US version of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system.
The Republican signed further orders reinstating service members dismissed for refusing to take the Covid vaccine, and extending a wider government crackdown on diversity programs for the armed forces.
"To ensure that we have the most lethal fighting force in the world, we will get transgender ideology the hell out of our military," Trump told a Republican congressional retreat in Miami.
Trump has previously promised to bring back a ban on transgender troops and demonized any recognition of gender diversity.
In his order, Trump claimed the armed forces "have been afflicted with radical gender ideology to appease activists" and that "many mental and physical health conditions are incompatible with active duty."
The order said "adoption of a gender identity inconsistent with an individual's sex conflicts with a soldier's commitment to an honorable, truthful, and disciplined lifestyle, even in one's personal life."
"A man's assertion that he is a woman, and his requirement that others honor this falsehood, is not consistent with the humility and selflessness required of a service member," it added.
In a separate order, Trump claimed diversity programs in the military "undermine leadership, merit, and unit cohesion, thereby eroding lethality and force readiness."
It also prohibited the defense department and armed forces from promoting "un-American" theories suggesting America's founding documents are racist or sexist or advancing discussion on "gender ideology."
The orders came at the start of Trump's second week back in the White House and on the day a welcome ceremony was held at the Pentagon for his new defense secretary, military veteran and Fox News personality Pete Hegseth.
"Thank you for your leadership Mr. President. We will execute!" Hegseth -- who was confirmed last week despite concerns over his inexperience, and alleged record of heavy drinking and domestic violence -- said on X.
Transgender Americans have faced a roller coaster of changing policies on military service in recent years, with Democratic administrations seeking to permit them to serve openly while Trump has repeatedly sought to keep them out of the ranks.
The US military lifted a ban on transgender troops in 2016, during Democrat Barack Obama's second term as president.
Under that policy, trans troops already serving were permitted to do so openly, and transgender recruits were set to start being accepted by July 1, 2017.
 - 'Patriots' -
But the first Trump administration postponed that date to 2018 before deciding to reverse the policy entirely, sparking criticism from rights groups.
Trump's Democratic successor Joe Biden moved to reverse the restrictions just days after he took office in 2021, saying all Americans qualified to serve should be able to do so.
While the number of transgender troops in the US military is fairly small -- with estimates of around 15,000 out of more than two million uniformed service members -- their dismissal would reduce US forces at a time when the country is already facing difficulties recruiting new personnel.
Biden's defense secretary Lloyd Austin appeared to criticize Trump's plans during a farewell address earlier this month, saying: "Any military that turns away qualified patriots who are eager to serve is just making itself smaller and weaker."
Transgender issues have roiled US politics in recent years, as states controlled by Democrats and Republicans have moved in opposite directions on policies ranging from medical treatment to what books on the topic are allowed in public or school libraries.
Trump has meanwhile repeatedly promised to build a version of the Iron Dome system that Israel has used to shoot down missiles fired by Hamas from Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
But he ignored the fact that the system is designed for short-range threats, making it ill-suited to defending against intercontinental missiles that are the main danger to the United States.
"We need to immediately begin the construction of a state-of-the-art Iron Dome missile defense shield," Trump said in Miami, adding that it would be "made right here in the USA."

Air Force&rsquo;s assessment was wrong: moments later, 4 IDF soldiers were killed in the attack. Recent drone strikes highlight shortcomings in the IDF's detection of UAVs.

Hezbollah Attack On Golan Military Base Highlights Faults In Israel's 'Formidable' Defence System

Air Force’s assessment was wrong: moments later, 4 IDF soldiers were killed in the attack. Recent drone strikes highlight shortcomings in the IDF's detection of UAVs.

Air Force&rsquo;s assessment was wrong: moments later, 4 IDF soldiers were killed in the attack. Recent drone strikes highlight shortcomings in the IDF's detection of UAVs.

Iran and Hezbollah used &lsquo;weakness&rsquo; in Israel's defense to hit army base. Minutes before a drone strike, cops alerted the IDF about a suspicious aircraft. Cops told not to worry because the military thought the aircraft was Israeli, the New York Times reported.&nbsp; Air Force&rsquo;s assessment was wrong: moments later, 4 IDF soldiers were killed in the attack. Recent drone strikes highlight shortcomings in the IDF's detection of UAVs. In July, Houthis hit an apartment building in Tel Aviv, killing 1 civilian. Last week, Hezbollah hit a nursing home north of Tel Aviv, causing damage.&nbsp; Earlier in the year, Hezbollah broadcast footage showing sensitive areas in Israel. &nbsp;Hezbollah's surveillance UAV captured Israeli bases, oil refineries without detection. IDF spokesperson said Golan attack is now under investigation.&nbsp; UAVs pose a significant challange to IDF as they fly at low altitudes. Drones contain less metal, emit less heat than rockets and often do not set off alerts. Detection of drones that fly at a speed of less than 100 km/h difficult for defence systems. Israel&rsquo;s anti-drone system requires improvement: experts.&nbsp; Israel needs to alter defence systems to catch up with low-flying targets: experts. Attack on Golan Military base shows Hezbollah's operational capabilities: experts. &nbsp;Amid possible escalations with Iran, the USA sent the THAAD system to Israel. THAAD anti-missile system is expected to close blind spots in Israeli air defenses. However, it is unclear if THAAD can counter threats to Israel from enemy drones. Experts suggests that there is 'No magical solution that would counter all aerial threats.'

At least five rockets were reportedly fired from northern Iraq at a military base in Syria housing a US-led coalition, making it the first major attack against the coalition forces in several weeks.

Several rockets fired from Iraq at US-led coalition base in Syria: report 

At least five rockets were reportedly fired from northern Iraq at a military base in Syria housing a US-led coalition, making it the first major attack against the coalition forces in several weeks.

At least five rockets were fired from northern Iraq at a military base in Syria housing a US-led coalition on April 21, making it the first major attack against the coalition forces in several weeks.
A US official told Reuters news agency that no personnel were injured. Iraqi security forces accused outlawed elements of having targetted the military base.
The attack against US forces is the first since early February when Iranian-backed groups in Iraq stopped their attacks against US troops.
It comes days after Israel reportedly responded to an Iranian attack with a drone strike on the Islamic republic, amid tensions fuelled by the Gaza war.
According to AFP, the Iraqi security forces accused "outlaw elements of having targetted a base of the international coalition with rockets in the heart of Syrian territory", at around 9:50 pm (1850 GMT).
The security forces burned the vehicle involved in the attack, the statement added.
Rami Abdel Rahman, director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor, said several rockets had been fired "from Iraqi territory at the Kharab al-Jir base" in northeast Syria, where US forces are stationed.
He accused the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a loose alliance of Iran-backed groups, of staging the attack.
The group has claimed most of the attacks on US forces carried between mid-October and early February.
Following a series of rocket attacks and drone strikes by pro-Iran armed factions against US soldiers deployed in the Middle East over the winter, there had been several weeks of calm.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has said it is acting in solidarity with Palestinians and out of anger at US support for Israel in the Gaza war.
The United States has around 2,500 soldiers stationed in Iraq and nearly 900 across the border in Syria as part of an international coalition created in 2014 to fight the Islamic State group (IS).
Sunday night's rocket attack came against the background of increasing tension in the region, with a flare-up between Iran and Israel.
Early on Saturday, an explosion at an Iraqi military base killed one person and wounded eight others.
Security forces said the blast hit the Kalsu military base in Babylon province south of Baghdad, where regular army, police and members of Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces, or Hashed al-Shaabi, are stationed.
CENTCOM, the US military command in the region, denied involvement in a strike there. The Israeli army refused to comment.

The US military shot down an armed Turkish drone in Syria.

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The US military shot down an armed Turkish drone in Syria.

The Pentagon said Friday the US military shot down an armed Turkish drone that came within 500 metres (yards) of American troops in northeastern Syria, in a rare use of force by one NATO member against another. Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, called it a &ldquo;regrettable incident&rdquo; and said US troops were forced to go to bunkers for safety as Turkey bombed targets nearby. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Turkish counterpart and stressed the importance of close coordination between their two countries to prevent any risk to American forces or to the global coalition's mission to defeat Islamic State militants in the region, Ryder said. &ldquo;The decision was made out of due diligence and the inherent right of self-defence to take appropriate action to protect US forces,&rdquo; Ryder said, adding that &ldquo;we have no indication that Turkey was intentionally targeting US forces.&rdquo; US officials earlier told The Associated Press the shootdown was ordered after more than a dozen calls to Turkish military officials stating that US forces were on the ground in the area and that the US military would take action to protect them if the drone didn't leave. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details of a sensitive military incident. Ryder said US forces observed Turkish drones doing airstrikes around Hasakah at about 7:30 a.m. local time, and some strikes were inside a so-called American &ldquo;restricted operating zone&rdquo; just a kilometre (about a half mile) from US troops. He said a bit later a Turkish drone re-entered the restricted area &ldquo;on a heading toward where US forces were located.&rdquo; Commanders determined it was a threat and US F-16 fighter jets shot it down around 11:40 a.m., Ryder said, adding that no US forces were injured. Typically, the US and Turkish militaries, which are NATO allies, work in close coordination in conducting air manoeuvres. But American troops also work closely with Kurdish-led forces to counter the Islamic State group in the region. The US has about 900 troops in Syria conducting missions to counter Islamic State group militants. There was no immediate comment from Turkey on the shooting of the drone. The country's state-run Anadolu Agency reported, however, that the Turkish intelligence service, MIT, carried out an operation against the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, and its affiliated Kurdish militia group in Syria, which is known as People's Defense Units, or YPG. The report said the Turks struck suspected arms and ammunition depots and buildings believed to have been used by the groups' &ldquo;sabotage&rdquo; teams. It did not provide further details on the operation. On Wednesday, Turkey had carried out airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against Kurdish militant targets following a suicide attack outside Turkey's interior ministry building earlier this week. In a press conference following the attack, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkish intelligence officials have established that the two assailants arrived from Syria, where they had been trained. He said Turkey would now target facilities in Syria and Iraq belonging to the PKK or YPG. Thursday's incident risks adding to longstanding tensions between Turkey and the United States, even though Turkey is a strategically important ally and NATO member. US officials and lawmakers have criticised Turkey's human rights record and its delays in agreeing to Sweden's membership in NATO. Turkey has been frustrated by US delays in approving 40 new F-16 fighter jets as well as kits to upgrade its existing fleet. Ryder told reporters that the US stands &ldquo;firmly with our NATO ally Turkey and the Turkish people in their fight against the PKK.&rdquo; The US has designated the PKK as a &ldquo;foreign terrorist organisation&rdquo; but has declined to make a similar determination regarding the YPG, which have been a key partner of the US in the fight against the Islamic State group in northern Syria. The US does not believe the YPG represent a threat to Turkey. As recently as Wednesday, the State Department said there was no change in how the US regards the YPG. In 2016, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan accused the US of supporting a failed coup attempt against his government. The US has flatly rejected the claims but has also refused to extradite the leader of the group Erdogan claims was behind the attempt, cleric Fetullah Gulen, who lives in exile in Pennsylvania.
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'Nothing suggests they were related to...': Joe Biden on unidentified objects shot down by the US

Biden said this in his speech at the White House on Thursday, his first one after a Chinese spy balloon was shot down in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South Carolina on February 4.

The three high-flying objects which were shot down over the American and Canadian airspace this month were not related to the Chinese spy balloon programme, but most likely tied to private companies, recreation, or research institutions, according to US President Joe Biden.
Biden said this in his speech at the White House on Thursday, his first one after a Chinese spy balloon was shot down in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South Carolina on February 4. Three other high-flying objects were shot down by American fighter jets - two in the US and one in Canada.
"We don't yet know exactly what these three objects were, but nothing right now suggests they were related to China's spy balloon programme or that they were surveillance vehicles from any other country," he said.
"The intelligence community's current assessment is that these three objects were most likely balloons tied to private companies, recreation, or research institutions studying weather or conducting other scientific research," Biden said.

A slip of tongue by US President Joe Biden has gone viral on social media. Biden was addressing a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on 16 July, the final day of his Middle East tour.
While referring to US military action in the region, Biden hailed American troops, and accidentally said selfishness rather than selflessness. He quickly recovered and corrected his mistake.
Biden said, "We'll always honour the bravery and selfishness... selflessness and sacrifice of the Americans who served, including my son Major Beau Biden."
Biden was recently trolled for another slip-up. In the earlier gaffe, the US President reportedly vowed to "keep alive the truth and honour of the Holocaust". He corrected himself and replaced "honour" with "horror".

'Selfishness of US troops': Joe Biden's mistake goes viral; slip of tongue at GCC meet in Saudi Arabia

In the earlier gaffe, the US President reportedly vowed to "keep alive the truth and honour of the Holocaust", but later corrected himself and replaced "honour" with "horror".

A slip of tongue by US President Joe Biden has gone viral on social media. Biden was addressing a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on 16 July, the final day of his Middle East tour.
While referring to US military action in the region, Biden hailed American troops, and accidentally said selfishness rather than selflessness. He quickly recovered and corrected his mistake.
Biden said, "We'll always honour the bravery and selfishness... selflessness and sacrifice of the Americans who served, including my son Major Beau Biden."
Biden was recently trolled for another slip-up. In the earlier gaffe, the US President reportedly vowed to "keep alive the truth and honour of the Holocaust". He corrected himself and replaced "honour" with "horror".
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A top US military commander has conceded that a drone strike in Kabul last month that left 10 civilians dead was a "mistake". The us had earlier said that the drone strike had targeted ISIS-K terrorists days after a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport. Later it came to light that 10 civilians, including up to seven children, were killed in the strike.
Briefing reporters on the results of the investigation of the August 29 strike, General Frank McKenzie, the commander of the US Central Command, also said it was "unlikely that the vehicle and those who died in the drone strike were associated with ISIS-K or were a direct threat to US forces".
However, the strike must be considered in the context of the on-ground situation at the Hamid Karzai International Airport following the ISIS-K attack that killed 13 soldiers, sailors, and Marines and more than 100 civilians. Also, a substantial body of intelligence had indicated the imminence of another attack, he said.
Gen. McKenzie said that having thoroughly reviewed the findings of the probe and supporting analysis, he is convinced that as many as 10 civilians, including up to seven children, were tragically killed in that drone strike.
"It was a mistake, and I offer my sincere apology. As the combatant commander, I am fully responsible for this strike and this tragic outcome," he told reporters at a Pentagon news conference.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also apologized to the relatives of those killed in a statement.
"I offer my deepest condolences to surviving family members of those who were killed," Austin said in a statement.

'Mistake': US admits that drone strike in Kabul killed 10 civilians

"Tragic mistake":&nbsp;US admits that drone strike in Kabul killed 10 civilians, apologises to the relatives of those killed

US admits that drone strike in Kabul killed 10 civilians

A top US military commander has conceded that a drone strike in Kabul last month that left 10 civilians dead was a "mistake".
The US had earlier said that the drone strike had targeted ISIS-K terrorists days after a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport. Later it came to light that 10 civilians, including up to seven children, were killed in the strike.
Briefing reporters on the results of the investigation of the August 29 strike, General Frank McKenzie, the commander of the US Central Command, also said it was "unlikely that the vehicle and those who died in the drone strike were associated with ISIS-K or were a direct threat to US forces".
Gen. McKenzie said that having thoroughly reviewed the findings of the probe and supporting analysis, he is convinced that as many as 10 civilians, including up to seven children, were tragically killed in that drone strike.
"It was a mistake, and I offer my sincere apology. As the combatant commander, I am fully responsible for this strike and this tragic outcome," he told reporters at a Pentagon news conference.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also apologized to the relatives of those killed in a statement.
"I offer my deepest condolences to surviving family members of those who were killed," Austin said in a statement.

The US had earlier said that the drone strike had targeted ISIS-K terrorists days after a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport. Later it came to light that 10 civilians, including up to seven children, were killed in the strike.

A top US military commander has conceded that a drone strike in Kabul last month that left 10 civilians dead was a "mistake". The us had earlier said that the drone strike had targeted ISIS-K terrorists days after a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport. Later it came to light that 10 civilians, including up to seven children, were killed in the strike.
Briefing reporters on the results of the investigation of the August 29 strike, General Frank McKenzie, the commander of the US Central Command, also said it was "unlikely that the vehicle and those who died in the drone strike were associated with ISIS-K or were a direct threat to US forces".
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However, the strike must be considered in the context of the on-ground situation at the Hamid Karzai International Airport following the ISIS-K attack that killed 13 soldiers, sailors, and Marines and more than 100 civilians. Also, a substantial body of intelligence had indicated the imminence of another attack, he said.
Gen. McKenzie said that having thoroughly reviewed the findings of the probe and supporting analysis, he is convinced that as many as 10 civilians, including up to seven children, were tragically killed in that drone strike.
"It was a mistake, and I offer my sincere apology. As the combatant commander, I am fully responsible for this strike and this tragic outcome," he told reporters at a Pentagon news conference.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also apologized to the relatives of those killed in a statement.
"I offer my deepest condolences to surviving family members of those who were killed," Austin said in a statement.

Taliban leaders on Tuesday symbolically walked across the runway of Kabul international airport to mark their victory in Afghanistan as the US forces completed the withdrawal process.
News agency AP reported that Taliban vehicles raced back and forth along the Hamid Karzai International Airport&rsquo;s sole runway as the group celebrated the US retreat.
Heavily armed Taliban fighters also walked through the hangars shortly after the US soldiers left. A video tweeted by a journalist, the Taliban fighters were seen examining the Chinook helicopters left behind by the US military. However, the US military said that it disabled scores of aircraft and armoured vehicles and a high-tech rocket defence system, before leaving the Kabul airport.
Earlier, the Taliban leaders hailed the US withdrawal as a "historic moment" and declared "full independence" for Afghanistan.
&ldquo;The world should have learned its lesson and this is the enjoyable moment of victory,&rdquo; Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a livestream posted by a militant.
Later speaking to Al-Jazeera Arabic on the airport&rsquo;s tarmac, Mujahid rejected having a caretaker government and insisted that Kabul remained safe.
&ldquo;There will be security in Kabul and people should not be concerned,&rdquo; he said.

Afghanistan crisis: Watch video of Taliban's takeover of Kabul airport after US exit

Exit US, Enter Taliban: Watch video of group's takeover of Kabul airport after American&nbsp;withdrawal from Afghanistan

Taliban leaders walk across the Kabul airport runway after US exit

Taliban leaders on Tuesday symbolically walked across the runway of Kabul international airport to mark their victory in Afghanistan as the US forces completed the withdrawal process.
News agency AP reported that Taliban vehicles raced back and forth along the Hamid Karzai International Airport&rsquo;s sole runway as the group celebrated the US retreat.
Heavily armed Taliban fighters also walked through the hangars shortly after the US soldiers left. A video tweeted by a journalist, the Taliban fighters were seen examining the Chinook helicopters left behind by the US military. However, the US military said that it disabled scores of aircraft and armoured vehicles and a high-tech rocket defence system, before leaving the Kabul airport.
Earlier, the Taliban leaders hailed the US withdrawal as a "historic moment" and declared "full independence" for Afghanistan.

Taliban leaders on Tuesday symbolically walked across the runway of Kabul international airport to mark their victory in Afghanistan as the US forces completed the withdrawal process.

Taliban leaders on Tuesday symbolically walked across the runway of Kabul international airport to mark their victory in Afghanistan as the US forces completed the withdrawal process.
News agency AP reported that Taliban vehicles raced back and forth along the Hamid Karzai International Airport&rsquo;s sole runway as the group celebrated the US retreat.
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Heavily armed Taliban fighters also walked through the hangars shortly after the US soldiers left. A video tweeted by a journalist, the Taliban fighters were seen examining the Chinook helicopters left behind by the US military. However, the US military said that it disabled scores of aircraft and armoured vehicles and a high-tech rocket defence system, before leaving the Kabul airport.
Earlier, the Taliban leaders hailed the US withdrawal as a "historic moment" and declared "full independence" for Afghanistan.
&ldquo;The world should have learned its lesson and this is the enjoyable moment of victory,&rdquo; Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a Livestream posted by a militant.
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Later speaking to Al-Jazeera Arabic on the airport&rsquo;s tarmac, Mujahid rejected having a caretaker government and insisted that Kabul remained safe.
&ldquo;There will be security in Kabul and people should not be concerned,&rdquo; he said.

The US drone strike that purportedly&nbsp;targeted a suicide car bomber headed to Kabul airport on Sunday, reportedly killed 10 of a family, including six children, in a residential area.
The youngest victims of Sunday's airstrike were two 2-year-old girls, Sumaya and Malika, according to family members. The oldest child killed was 12-year-old Farzad.
Relatives found the remains of one of the girls in the rubble near their home on Monday.
The family had applied for evacuation to the US, and had been waiting for a phone call telling them to go to the airport.
The relatives and witnesses have reportedly contested the US claim that the strike target a suicide bomber.
The US has said that it is assessing the claims that civilians were killed in the strike. American military officials said there were "significant secondary explosions" after the drone strike - implying there were explosives at the scene - which may have harmed people nearby.
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Afghanistan crisis: Anger as US drone strike in Kabul left 10 of family, including 2-yr-old dead

The US drone strike that purportedly&nbsp;targeted a suicide car bomb headed to Kabul airport on Sunday, reportedly killed 10 of a family, including six children. Youngest victims were two 2-year-old girls

Kabul: 10 of a family, including six children, killed in US drone strike

10 of a family, including six children, killed in US drone strike
Two 2-year-old girls killed in US drone strike: family members
Family waiting to be evacuated to the US killed on strike
Family contests US&nbsp;claim that strike targeted a suicide bomber
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The family had applied for evacuation to the US, and had been waiting for a phone call telling them to go to the airport, say reports

The US drone strike that purportedly&nbsp;targeted a suicide car bomber headed to Kabul airport on Sunday, reportedly killed 10 of a family, including six children, in a residential area.
The youngest victims of Sunday's airstrike were two 2-year-old girls, Sumaya and Malika, according to family members. The oldest child killed was 12-year-old Farzad.
Relatives found the remains of one of the girls in the rubble near their home on Monday.
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The family had applied for evacuation to the US, and had been waiting for a phone call telling them to go to the airport.
The relatives and witnesses have reportedly contested the US claim that the strike targeted the suicide bomber.
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The US has said that it is assessing the claims that civilians were killed in the strike. American military officials said there were "significant secondary explosions" after the drone strike - implying there were explosives at the scene - which may have harmed people nearby.
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As the last American troops jetted out of Afghanistan, they left behind a vast cache of hi-tech military equipment.
Asked about military equipment left behind at the airport, the head of US Central Command, Gen Frank McKenzie said that some was brought out, adding that other systems, were "demilitarized," meaning US forces purposely broke them to prevent them from being used.
The counter rocket, artillery, and mortar systems, which were used to fend off a rocket attack on the airport on Monday, were kept online until the last minute and then demilitarized, US media reports said quoting Gen McKenzie.
The general further explained that demilitarized equipment included 70 mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles "that will never again be used by anyone," 27 Humvees "that will never be driven again," and 73 aircraft that "will never fly again."
Even though the Taliban may not be able to use most of it, the group now has billions of dollars worth of high-tech US war-fighting equipment, including helicopters, planes and hundreds of thousands of guns.
The Taliban had recently released videos of its fighters flaunting hi-tech American weapons that they seized after taking over Kabul.

What happens to American military equipment left behind in Afghanistan?

As the last American troops jetted out of Afghanistan, they left behind a vast cache of hi-tech military equipment in the hands of Taliban. What happens to it now? Here's what US general said&nbsp;

What happens to American military equipment left behind in Afghanistan?
US troops have left behind a vast cache of hi-tech military equipment
US general: Forces broke equipment to prevent them from being used
US: Aircraft,&nbsp;Humvees&nbsp;demilitarized, Taliban can never use them

Asked about military equipment left behind at the airport, the head of US Central Command, Gen Frank McKenzie said that some was brought out, adding that other systems, were "demilitarized"

As the last American troops jetted out of Afghanistan, they left behind a vast cache of hi-tech military equipment.
Asked about military equipment left behind at the airport, the head of US Central Command, Gen Frank McKenzie said that some was brought out, adding that other systems, were "demilitarized," meaning US forces purposely broke them to prevent them from being used.
The counter rocket, artillery, and mortar systems, which were used to fend off a rocket attack on the airport on Monday, were kept online until the last minute and then demilitarized, US media reports said quoting Gen McKenzie.
The general further explained that demilitarized equipment included 70 mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles "that will never again be used by anyone," 27 Humvees "that will never be driven again," and 73 aircraft that "will never fly again."
Even though the Taliban may not be able to use most of it, the group now has billions of dollars worth of high-tech US war-fighting equipment, including helicopters, planes and hundreds of thousands of guns.
The Taliban had recently released videos of its fighters flaunting hi-tech American weapons that they seized after taking over Kabul.

The United States has announced the end of its 20-year-old war in Afghanistan as the last American military flight flew out of the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul shortly before the August 31 deadline.
US Central Command Commander Marine Corps General Frank McKenzie announced the completion of withdrawal through a virtual news conference.
With this the US mission to evacuate American citizens, third country nationals and vulnerable Afghans has also come to an end, General McKenzie announced.
The Taliban, which now is the ruling power in Afghanistan, welcomed the departure of the US troops from the country.
&ldquo;Congratulations to all our compatriots and our dear nation and Mujahideen: Today, all foreign forces left our pure and martyr land,&rdquo; the Taliban said in a tweet in Persian.
Reports said that sound of gunfire was heard across Kabul after the US military confirmed their exit to end the 20-year war.
The final flight took place under heavy security following two attacks on the two-week evacuation operation by ISIS-K -- one a suicide bombing that left more than 100 people dead, including 13 US troops.
The terrorist strike forced the US to enter Afghanistan and overthrow the Taliban rule who then had provided safe havens to the Al Qaeda leadership.
The Taliban rule was overthrown and replaced by US-backed Afghans, who ruled the country for 20 years, during which several general elections were held. That rule was overthrown by the Taliban on August 15 when the president Ashraf Ghani suddenly fled the country and the 3,00,000 Afghan armed forces troops trained by the United States gave up without any fight.
Special US Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad said in a tweet, &ldquo;Our war in Afghanistan is over. Our brave Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen served with distinction and sacrifice to the very end. They have our enduring gratitude and respect.&rdquo; &ldquo;With the departure of our military &amp; those of the many partners who stood with us, Afghans face a moment of decision &amp; opportunity. Their country's future is in their hands. They will choose their path in full sovereignty. This is the chance to bring their war to an end as well,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;The Taliban now face a test. Can they lead their country to a safe &amp; prosperous future where all their citizens, men &amp; women, have the chance to reach their potential? Can Afghanistan present the beauty &amp; power of its diverse cultures, histories, &amp; traditions to the world?&rdquo; he said in another tweet.
Gen McKenzie said no American civilian was in the last flight.
&ldquo;While the military evacuation is complete, the diplomatic mission to ensure additional US citizens and eligible Afghans, who want to leave, continues. Tonight's withdrawal signifies both the end of the military component of the evacuation, but also the end of the nearly 20-year mission that began in Afghanistan shortly after September 11, 2001. It's a mission that brought Osama bin Laden to a just end, along with many of his al Qaeda co conspirators," he said.

Adios Afghanistan: Last of troops fly out of Kabul, US says 20-year war is over

The last of American troops have flown out of Afghanistan

Start with byte:&nbsp;General Frank McKenzie&nbsp;
The United States has announced the end of its 20-year-old war in Afghanistan as the last American military flight flew out of the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul shortly before the August 31 deadline.
US Central Command Commander Marine Corps General Frank McKenzie announced the completion of withdrawal through a virtual news conference.
With this the US mission to evacuate American citizens, third country nationals and vulnerable Afghans has also come to an end, General McKenzie announced.
It came after an airlift that had evacuated around 1,23,000 foreign nationals and Afghans fleeing the ultra-conservative Taliban.
The Taliban, which now is the ruling power in Afghanistan, welcomed the departure of the US troops from the country.
&ldquo;Congratulations to all our compatriots and our dear nation and Mujahideen: Today, all foreign forces left our pure and martyr land,&rdquo; the Taliban said in a tweet in Persian.
Reports said that the sound of gunfire was heard across Kabul after the US military confirmed their exit to end the 20-year war.
The final flight took place under heavy security following two attacks on the two-week evacuation operation by ISIS-K -- one a suicide bombing that left more than 100 people dead, including 13 US troops.

The United States has announced the end of its 20-year-old war in Afghanistan as the last American military flight flew out of the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul shortly before the Tuesday deadline

The United States has announced the end of its 20-year-old war in Afghanistan as the last American military flight flew out of the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul shortly before the August 31 deadline.
US Central Command Commander Marine Corps General Frank McKenzie announced the completion of withdrawal through a virtual news conference.
With this the US mission to evacuate American citizens, third-country nationals and vulnerable Afghans have also come to an end, General McKenzie announced.
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The Taliban, which now is the ruling power in Afghanistan, welcomed the departure of the US troops from the country.
&ldquo;Congratulations to all our compatriots and our dear nation and Mujahideen: Today, all foreign forces left our pure and martyr land,&rdquo; the Taliban said in a tweet in Persian.
Reports said that the sound of gunfire was heard across Kabul after the US military confirmed their exit to end the 20-year war.
The final flight took place under heavy security following two attacks on the two-week evacuation operation by ISIS-K -- one a suicide bombing that left more than 100 people dead, including 13 US troops.
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The terrorist strike forced the US to enter Afghanistan and overthrow the Taliban rule who then had provided safe havens to the Al Qaeda leadership.
The Taliban rule was overthrown and replaced by US-backed Afghans, who ruled the country for 20 years, during which several general elections were held. That rule was overthrown by the Taliban on August 15 when president Ashraf Ghani suddenly fled the country and the 3,00,000 Afghan armed forces troops trained by the United States gave up without any fight.
Special US Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad said in a tweet, &ldquo;Our war in Afghanistan is over. Our brave Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen served with distinction and sacrifice to the very end. They have our enduring gratitude and respect.&rdquo; &ldquo;With the departure of our military &amp; those of the many partners who stood with us, Afghans face a moment of decision &amp; opportunity. Their country's future is in their hands. They will choose their path in full sovereignty. This is the chance to bring their war to an end as well,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;The Taliban now face a test. Can they lead their country to a safe &amp; prosperous future where all their citizens, men &amp; women, have the chance to reach their potential? Can Afghanistan present the beauty &amp; power of its diverse cultures, histories, &amp; traditions to the world?&rdquo; he said in another tweet.
Gen McKenzie said no American civilian was in the last flight.
&ldquo;While the military evacuation is complete, the diplomatic mission to ensure additional US citizens and eligible Afghans, who want to leave, continues. Tonight's withdrawal signifies both the end of the military component of the evacuation, but also the end of the nearly 20-year mission that began in Afghanistan shortly after September 11, 2001. It's a mission that brought Osama bin Laden to a just end, along with many of his al Qaeda co conspirators," he said.

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