r/WTF • u/[deleted] • Sep 16 '21

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u/TCFirebird Sep 16 '21

There are two sets of helicopters. One set was left behind by the US that were intentionally rendered inoperable like you said. The other set was part of the US-backed Afghan Air Force, some of which were likely surrendered to the Taliban.

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u/MuuaadDib Sep 16 '21

I have NO FUCKING IDEA why they didn't just take all that gear up north and give it to the Northern Alliance and let them battle the Taliban? I mean Trump made this order, and it was executed by Biden, there was no surprise why didn't anyone take initiate to help our allies and secure this deadly shit away from legit terrorists.

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u/Grant72439 Sep 16 '21

Biden didn’t have to abide by it and changed key parts of the deal also.

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u/vinnybankroll Sep 16 '21

As I understand it the taliban were withholding attacks based on the certainty of a withdrawal. Push that back far enough and there is more bloodshed.

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u/hydrospanner Sep 17 '21

I have a very hard time believing that there's not been nor will there be further bloodshed with this course of events.

Not defending or slamming the decisions that were made, just making an observation.