Civic Register
| 8.28.21
U.S. Forces Conduct Drone Strike Against ISIS-K Planners in Afghanistan, Pentagon Reports
Do you support or oppose the drone strike against ISIS-K?
What’s the story?
- The Dept. of Defense reported Friday night that U.S. forces conducted an unmanned Reaper drone strike early Saturday morning in Afghanistan that targeted a “planner” for the ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) terror group and an ISIS-K associate. Central Command Spokesman Captain Bill Urban said in a statement:
“U.S. military forces conducted an over-the-horizon counterterrorism operation today against an ISIS-K planner. The unmanned airstrike occurred in the Nangahar Province of Afghanistan. Initial indications are that we killed the target. We know of no civilian casualties.”
- In a Saturday morning press briefing, the Pentagon indicated that in addition to the two ISIS-K members killed, a third was wounded in the strike. The Pentagon characterized them as "planners" and a "facilitator" but declined to name them or discuss intelligence about them that led to the strike.
- ISIS-K is believed to be responsible for the August 26th bombing at the Kabul Airport that killed 13 American troops and wounded at least 18 more; is reported to have killed at least 170 Afghans and wounded hundreds more; killed two British nationals and the child of another British national, while wounding two other British nationals.
- The ISIS-K planner targeted in the airstrike was reportedly not involved with the Kabul Airport terror bombing but was suspected of plotting future attacks. The strike coincided with a renewed warning by the State Dept. for Americans to avoid traveling to the Kabul Airport and stay away from its gates due to ongoing terror threats.
- The ranks of ISIS-K and other terror groups in Afghanistan grew significantly in recent weeks as the Taliban took over the country and released prisoners by the thousands from detention facilities at places such as Bagram.
- Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said Friday that it’s unknown exactly how many ISIS-K prisoners were released but, “Clearly, it’s in the thousands, when you consider both prisons, cause both of them were taken over by the Taliban and emptied, but I couldn’t give you a precise figure.”
- President Joe Biden reportedly ordered the strike after he had said Thursday following the Kabul bombing:
“To those who carried out this attack, as well as anyone who wishes America harm, know this: We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay. I will defend our interests and our people with every measure at my command.”
This is a breaking news story and may be updated.
— Eric Revell
(Photo Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rio Rosado / Public Domain)
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Use the drones to destroy the military equipment we left there! Give them word “ we are coming for our equipment, anyone nearby may be injured!”
Little consolation however for the 13 and all those American's that fell before them. Many were left behind and the poorly strategized withdrawal, despite having months for preparation, is a shining example of this illegit administrations capabilities.
NOT A FAIR TRADE. INNOCENT FAMILY OF 13 ANNIHALATED.
That is Joe Biden's wisdom. He works carefully and with precision! He has done an outstanding job during this trumpty dumpty made crisis. He never complains about cleaning up that idiots mess either. Love Joe!
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A needed response. Glad it came as soon as it did. I would like to see a few more of the leaders of this group brought to swift terminal justice. I think it sends a much needed message, and hopefully is at least a minor consolation to the troops, those families who have lost loved ones serving our country and the Afghans who lost mothers, fathers, siblings, children and friends in a cowardly terrorist attack. There has to be a price to pay.
@Freethinker, “one drone wasted?” Please explain.
The U.S. military confirmed that it carried out a drone strike on Sunday, successfully taking out what appeared to be an explosives-packed vehicle heading toward Kabul's international airport. "U.S. military forces conducted a self-defense unmanned over-the-horizon airstrike today on a vehicle in Kabul, eliminating an imminent ISIS-K threat to Hamad Karzai International airport," Urban said. "We are confident we successfully hit the target. Significant secondary explosions from the vehicle indicated the presence of a substantial amount of explosive material," the military spokesperson explained. Outstanding! We will need to be extra vigilant for the next couple of days to insure we get out of there safely. Way to go Drones & operators!
“Censorship is the tool of those who have the need to hide actualities from themselves and from others. Their fear is only their inability to face what is real, and I can't vent any anger against them. I only feel this appalling sadness. Somewhere, in their upbringing, they were shielded against the total facts of our existence. They were only taught to look one way when many ways exist.” Bukowski
My husband currently works with drones. I’m proud of the work his team does! They are highly efficient & effective. The best part is, drones can be deployed without losing any US troops in their mission! ISIS-K needs to be stopped, or we will be dealing with them for years to come. They are more organized & tech-savvy than the Taliban & their recruitment efforts are nothing to dismiss.
I support it but we’ve been doing it for 20 years & more terrorist keep coming. It’s never ending & they will never stop. We get out & they will be over here or our allies paying us all back. We either win a war or we don’t & we didnt win this one or the middle east would now be a parking lot!!!!! We knew how to win in WWII & we definitely finished it with Japan! Don’t stick your nose in & not finish the damn job!!!
I strongly appreciate seeing “Whispering Quiet Death from Above” upon all terrorist elements as identified. SneakyPete. 🎯💥🎯 8 29. 21
If a drone missile can take out a moving car with explosives on a kabul street why can’t we damage some of the critical equipment especially helicopters that have been captured by the talibs? Likewise parked mwraps & humvees at night? You just need to damage them enough to be inoperable! Im sure friendly forces on the ground can also locate arms & munition depots? Call it ‘over the horizon’ clean up!
If these brain-dead remnants of the 17th century didn't try to impose their stupidity on others no one would care. Reminds me of the Republican Party.
To the foolishly bloodthirsty and those following the Right Wingnut Party Line: The goal is getting "our" people — civilian and military — out safely, not to engage in protracted gunfire and all that entails. IMO, the drone strike was a very deliberate and measured response; as much a reminder of the might of the USA as it was a precision, targeted strike from on high. It reminds both the Taliban & ISIS-K that the USA is a relatively gentle giant, but they needed a little taste of what can be done via high tech. Meanwhile, more importantly, we hear that the US has managed to tie up Billions of the Taliban's reserve funds. If that is true & if their contingency funds are limited, then that is the kind of “retaliation” the Taliban leadership should find most troubling.
Probably some car loaded with refugees. Biden trying to make a strong statement but he is too weak and senile. The Taliban are just laughing at him and his administration.
It is time for us to leave this country! I fully expected this to be a mess no mater what president was in power! I think the military and Biden are doing their best given who they have to deal with in Afghanistan! Lindsey was on TV this morning trying to scare Americans to take the focus of the Republicans! Just remember this, the Republicans blocked measures to prevent death from Covid19! They gave huge tax breaks to the Rich! They pass laws to prevent people from voting! They tried to overturn the government on Jan 6th! Republicans talk about freedom, but they block local elected governments from dealing with Covid19! For the conservatives that read this, everything above you know in your heart is true !
Bring them home and don’t let Terrorists stop us
By the way, we found out that two children and four people are killed who were sitting in a car. The locals ran up to the car in fire and tried to put it off with buckets of water and sand. ...