US President Joe Biden called the exit of the American troops from Afghanistan “incredibly successful mission.” It is reported by RIA Novosti.
“Last night in Kabul, the United States completed a 20-year-old war in Afghanistan – the longest war in American history, we completed the largest air evacuation operation in history,” said the American leader.
According to the head of the White House, the mission was “successful” due to “outstanding abilities, skills, courage and dedication of American military, diplomats and intelligence officers.” Biden stated that they had to risk their lives over several weeks, exporting Americans and citizens from other countries from Afghanistan.
The American leader added that he extended to 300 thousand Afghan government troops, making a decision on the withdrawal of the US military from Afghanistan, but he was calculated.