Washington: A Pentagon spokesman says a small number of US troops will remain in Afghanistan after the withdrawal.
During a press briefing in Washington, Kirby said there was a safe withdrawal from Afghanistan under President Biden’s instructions and that the withdrawal would be completed by the end of August, while a small number of US troops would be present after the withdrawal. ۔
The spokesman said that the transfer of command of the US mission in Afghanistan to General Frank McKenzie had been approved and that the transfer of command of the US mission there was expected to take effect by the end of this month. General Miller will be in Afghanistan for a few weeks to transfer responsibilities to General Mackenzie.
