The Washington Post has exposed the Taliban regime’s claims that military equipment is being manufactured at Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base, revealing that the assertions lack factual basis.
According to the US newspaper, satellite imagery and other available evidence show that the Taliban are neither producing combat aircraft nor manufacturing armoured vehicles at the former American air base. The report states that non functional aircraft and outdated armoured vehicles have merely been repainted and placed on the runway, later presented on social media as evidence of supposed military production.
The Washington Post notes that the Taliban have released videos of military drills, alleged aircraft repairs, and parades in an attempt to create a misleading impression of operational capability. These visuals, the report says, are part of a broader propaganda effort rather than proof of actual defence manufacturing.
The report further highlights that research and policy circles in the United States are closely monitoring developments at Bagram Air Base, particularly amid lingering concerns over US military equipment left behind in Afghanistan. Former US President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the return of Bagram, describing it as strategically vital.
Earlier, the US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction disclosed that military equipment worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars was left in Afghanistan during the American withdrawal.
According to the Washington Post, the Taliban regime continues to rely on irregular and armed groups to meet its security needs, a trend that has raised alarm internationally. The report concludes that the Taliban’s actions reinforce concerns that terrorist groups will continue to find support and space in Afghanistan, posing a threat not only to regional stability but also to global peace.
