VIDEO: The Taliban paraded through Kabul with American weapons
Taliban forces held a military parade in Kabul today, showcasing seized US armored vehicles and Russian helicopters.
Military parade being carried out by Taliban in Afghan capital Kabul pic.twitter.com/poH8vwitiD
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"The parade was organized to mark the completion of the training of 250 soldiers," said Afghan Defense Ministry spokeswoman Enayatullah Khwarazmi.
A dozen American M117 armored vehicles and Russian MI-17 helicopters were displayed at the parade. Many soldiers carried American-made M-4 rifles.
Military Parade of IEA in Kabul.
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Taliban officials say pilots, mechanics and other experts from the former Afghan National Army will be integrated into the new force, which has also begun wearing conventional military uniforms instead of the traditional Afghan clothing usually worn by their fighters.