Taliban's Takeover of Bagram Air Base Revealed in Satellite Imagery
Satellite images show the extent of the Taliban's control over Bagram Air Base, once the nerve center of the U.S. war in Afghanistan. Warehouses have been flattened, signaling the end of an era.
The Taliban's conquest of Bagram Air Base, the former nerve center of the U.S. military's 20-year presence in Afghanistan, has been vividly captured in satellite imagery. The images reveal the dramatic transformation of the once-bustling airfield, with once-thriving warehouses and facilities now lying in ruins.
Bagram, located just north of Kabul, was a vital strategic asset for the U.S. and its NATO allies during the lengthy conflict. It served as the main hub for air operations, logistics, and intelligence-gathering activities throughout the war. The base's capture by the Taliban in August 2021, as U.S. forces hastily withdrew from the country, marked a symbolic end to America's longest war.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The New York Times
