Irish The army was praised for trying to help Afghans escape from the Taliban and rushing towards the “massage” caused by suicide bombings.
brigadier James Martin The commander of the 16th Air Assault Brigade says his response to nearby attacks acceptance The airport is “one of the best things I have ever seen”.
His troops helped injured Afghan civilians and supported them America Peer.
He added that this includes providing a safe border so that the US military can transport the wounded and victims in a safe manner “with dignity.”
At least 169 Afghans, 13 American soldiers, two British nationals and the children of a British national were killed in a bombing by the Islamic State, the so-called Afghan branch. Islamic State Group, last week.
Brigadier General Martin delivered a speech after participating in Operation Pitting, which helped evacuate more than 15,000 people since mid-August.
When talking about the bombing, he told reporters: “The way I witnessed our soldiers react to that incident is one of the best things I have ever seen.
“They rushed to the explosion site, they provided immediate medical assistance and support to injured Afghan civilians, they provided explosives disposal support to the Americans, and they provided a safe border so that the Americans could evacuate them with dignity. Of the wounded and victims. Under a safety barrier.”
In an interview with Sky News, he also said: “This is a massacre, this is a massacre. When this level of explosion and shrapnel combination is detonated, there is only one result. This is the massacre.”
For those living in Afghanistan at that time, what was the price of 20 years of freedom?
Speaking of Britain’s 20-year deployment in Afghanistan, Brigadier General Martin also told reporters: “I think it’s fair to say that none of us want to see the current situation in Afghanistan.
“But I will observe some things.
“In those 20 years, there was not a single terrorist attack in Afghanistan, and in the end this is the reason why the coalition got there in the first place.
“During that time, I think I was right to say that about 6.3 million women were educated, and this legacy will continue to exist-you can’t help but educate these women.
“I think my last observation will be a question of my own. What was the price of 20 years of freedom for people living in Afghanistan during that time?”
According to the “Daily Telegraph”, the colonel of the parachute regiment, the Prince of Wales, wrote a letter to the troops while they were still in Afghanistan.
“You are not only the outstanding contribution of the parachute team, but also the country. There is no doubt that there are dedicated and brave people like you who are ready to come forward at such a critical moment,” he wrote.
