Afghan security situation not going in right direction- Pentagon


  • World
  • Tuesday, 10 Aug 2021

FILE PHOTO: A tank with a damaged tire is seen in Kunduz, Afghanistan July 7, 2021 in this still image taken from a video. REUTERS TV via REUTERS

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Monday that the security situation in Afghanistan was "not going in the right direction" as Taliban militants captured a sixth provincial Afghan capital.

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the United States was deeply concerned about the trend, but that Afghan security forces had the capability to fight the insurgent group.

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