Is UK sending troops back to Afghanistan?

British and NATO forces will not return to Afghanistan to fight the Taliban, the United Kingdom’s defence secretary said, after the group took control of Kabul following a blistering nationwide offensive.

Are there British troops in Kabul?

LONDON (AP) — British troops left Kabul on Saturday, ending the UK’s evacuation operation and its 20-year military involvement in Afghanistan. Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised the “heroic” evacuation effort, even as the government acknowledged some eligible Afghan civilians had been left behind.

Are UK troops out of Afghanistan?

In a video posted on Twitter on Sunday morning, he added: “UK troops and officials have worked around the clock to a remorseless deadline in harrowing conditions. “They have expended all the patience and care and thought they possess to help people in fear for their lives.

How many British troops are in Kabul airport?

The UK has had more than 1,000 at the airport, including the Army’s 16 Air Assault Brigade. Smaller contingents from Nato members including France, Germany and Turkey have also been present. As the evacuation draws to a close, these numbers have been declining.

Which British troops are being deployed to Afghanistan?

As the UK’s Global Response Force, troops from 16 Air Assault Brigade have deployed to Afghanistan to enable the safe evacuation of British people and Afghans who have worked alongside them and been given the right to settle in the UK.

Which regiment is Afghanistan?

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (2 YORKS) have deployed from their base in Cyprus to Kabul on Operation Pitting, which, in the first ten days, evacuated a total of 11,474 British people, entitled Afghans and civilians from partner nations.

Who has control of Kabul airport?

With the Taliban in control of Kabul’s airport after the United States completed its withdrawal, the focus will now shift from the chaotic Western evacuation operation of the past two weeks to the group’s plans for the transport hub.

When did the British leave Kabul?

January 6th 1842
Around 16,000 persons eventually evacuated Kabul on January 6th 1842. They were led by the commander-in-chief of the forces at the time, General Elphinstone. Although undoubtedly fleeing for their lives, their retreat was not easy.

Where is the British Army now?

Somalia
British army personnel are currently deployed in Somalia to support 4 organisations; the UN, the AU Mission in Somalia, the EU and direct support to the Somali National Army as part of international efforts to restore security and stability in the region.

What units are at Kabul airport?

The Marines’ primary missions at the Kabul airport are the evacuation control centers, or ECCs, where they’re processing individuals out of the country, and the security needed for those sites, Huntley said.

Are the UK troops still in Afghanistan?

The final UK troops, diplomats and officials will leave Kabul tonight, Downing Street has confirmed. The final RAF flight brings to an end the UK’s 20-year military involvement in Afghanistan. More than 15,000 people have been evacuated by the UK since 14 August.

Where are the Afghans evacuated from Afghanistan now?

“We continue.” Afghans evacuated from Kabul, Afghanistan exit a French Air Force Airbus A400M at the French air base in Al Dhafra, near Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates on August 18, 2021.

Will the US send contractors to Afghanistan to keep the Air Force?

The US is already providing air support from planes and drones based outside the country. It has promised funding for the security forces and is reportedly considering paying for contractors to keep the vital Afghan air force in the air.

Why is the US sending more troops to Afghanistan?

Earlier came news from Washington that the US is to send additional troops into Afghanistan to help evacuate some personnel from the embassy in Kabul. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby confirmed later on Thursday that 3,000 troops would be sent to Kabul.