Taliban's new prized possessions: Cutting-edge weaponry seized from government forces
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A starker truth
Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban again. But beneath the larger picture is hidden a starker truth — that of a militarily more powerful militia now equipped with modern, cutting-edge weaponry seized from government forces.
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March of the marauders
Various reports have verified that the Taliban's lightning capture of most of Afghanistan was aided by America-made weapons that were seized as militiamen moved from district to district in a rampaging march.
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Spoils of war
New rifles, armour suits and artillery vehicles are among the Taliban's new prized possessions. These weapons and vehicles had been given by the US to Afghan troops.
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Trading archaic for cutting-edge
Some among the Taliban got their hands on M16 rifles and M4 carbines, which they are now using as replacement for the iconic yet archaic AK-47s.
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Easy pickings
The Taliban also grabbed many small arms and light weapons. Among other things, their armoury now boasts shoulder-mounted grenade launchers captured from Afghan security forces. Humvees were also seized. Mi-24 helicopters gifted by India also fell into their hands, although they appear un-operational in photos taken of them.