RASC News Agency: Fasihuddin Fetrat, the Chief of Staff of the Taliban’s Army, conceded in his recent statements that Afghanistan’s airspace remains under the control of the United States. Mr. Fetrat broached this matter during an interview with Tolo News television, which aired on Tuesday, Mar 5, adding, “Afghanistan’s airspace is still occupied by the United States.”
The Taliban official asserted that if Afghanistan were to face “aggression and invasion” again, all their forces would resort to suicide attacks against them. Furthermore, the Chief of Staff of the Taliban’s Army emphasized that suicide missions have been terminated, and individuals from these units have been integrated into the special forces of their army. He explained that suicide forces were trained during the “occupation of Afghanistan” era and are no longer necessary.
Fasihuddin Fetrat continued, remarking that after the withdrawal of international forces and the collapse of the previous government, “such formations” no longer exist in their camps, and “these suicide units have been disbanded and are practically nonexistent.” According to the statements of the Chief of Staff of the Taliban’s Army, suicide operatives have been assimilated into the special forces of this group and are serving there.
Fasihuddin Fetrat’s statements suggest that the number of Taliban fighters stationed in the checkpoints and ministries of interior, defense, and intelligence of this group has reached 500,000. It is noteworthy that Taliban officials have previously voiced concerns about the United States maintaining control over Afghanistan’s airspace.
