andyours evacuation According to a report by the staff of the German Embassy in Kabul on Monday, the Luftwaffe A400M military transport aircraft will fly to the Afghan capital. The German newspaper Bild am Sonntag (BamS) reported that these machines, which provide the highest level of protection, should be able to safely take Germans out of the country.
It is expected that a hub for A400M aircraft stopovers will be established in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. From there, passengers should be brought to Germany by chartered flight.
Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs Heiko Mars (SPD) told BamS that its top priority is the safe evacuation of German embassy staff from Afghanistan. “The priority now is the safety of our embassy staff,” the minister emphasized. “We will not risk our people falling into the hands of the Taliban. We are prepared for all scenarios.”
Possible follow-up tasks
According to Maas, the federal government is negotiating with the Bundestag regarding the authorization of the evacuation mission. In view of the current risk situation, based on information from BamS, follow-up tasks may be executed.
After occupying the provincial capital Pul-i-Alam, the radical Islamic camp Taliban It is only about 50 kilometers away from Kabul. The United States has sent thousands of additional soldiers to the Afghan capital, and according to the Pentagon, they should ensure that thousands of people flee every day. Federal Minister of Defense Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer (CDU) agreed to support the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs with regard to the departure of embassy staff and local staff.
Mitt Romney’s clear criticism
Famous U.S. Senator Mitromny At the same time, he clearly criticized the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. “I understand those who think we should leave Afghanistan, but I don’t agree with them,” the Republican wrote on Twitter on Saturday. Romney said that the withdrawal is “a priceless blow to the credibility, reliability and honor of our country.” There is no such thing as an “effective strategy to protect our partners”. He did not understand why he had to withdraw in this way.
America president Joe Biden Despite the severe situation in Afghanistan and the rapid advancement of the Islamic radical Taliban, he once again defended the withdrawal. Biden once said that if the Afghan army cannot defend its country, it will make no difference in another one to five years. Since the beginning of the withdrawal of US and NATO troops in May, the Islamic Taliban have made huge territorial gains. The US military hopes to leave Afghanistan before the end of August. Due to the violent situation, the US government recently announced that it will strengthen its ground forces.
