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by toomuchtodo 1763 days ago
That equipment can be decommissioned from the air with low risk to allied forces.
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Most of the Afghan civilian population do not have the benefit of an air force but many of them will die from US-built (and now Taliban-operated) equipment all the same. Sure, the civilians are not "allied forces" but it's still a shit move to give their opponents more weapons.
Yes, it was a mistake to leave the equipment, I don’t dispute that. I’m stating that the problem can be fixed from the air.
What about innocent civilians?
Provide ample warning abandoned military hardware is considered in the kill box.