U.S. officials said today that roughly 650 U.S. troops are expected to remain in Afghanistan to provide security for diplomats after the withdrawal is completed.
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The departure of more than 4,000 troops comes as Biden set the September 11 deadline for withdrawal.
In addition to some 650 troops remaining in Afghanistan, several hundred additional American forces will remain until September to assist Turkish troops providing security there.
That announcement came as the Pentagon said Biden has ordered the military complete the withdrawal by early September, but keep some of the troops there.
The roughly 650 U.S. troops that are planned to be a more permanent force presence in Afghanistan will provide security for the U.S. Embassy there, and some ongoing support at Kabul Airport, one of the country’s international airports. The U.S. also plans to leave aircrew for helicopter support at the airport.
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