BLUF
The Taliban captured Kabul on 15 August, 2021. Just days later, thirteen US service members and about 170 Afghans were killed in a suicide bomb attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport’s Abbey Gate.Learning Outcomes
- Broaden knowledge of the 2021 US military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
- Consider the importance of lessons learned in military operations.
- Recognise that comprehensive reviews can help ensure best practise in future operations.
