BBCNEWS BBC News July 3, 2021 01:08:00
Bagram air base, afghanistan. the most strategically vital base in the country. last night, the us military pulled out after nearly 20 years there. it follows a decision by president biden for us forces to leave afghanistan by september 11. we're on track exactly as to where we expected to be, but we just — i wanted to make sure there was enough, quote, running room that we wouldn't be able to do it all till september. there will still be some forces left, but it's a rational drawdown with our allies. the base has now been handed over to afghan government forces. but all over the country, th...