America’s confession: we lost the war

In his statement to ABC television, General Milley of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff made assessments about the war and the US withdrawal in Afghanistan.

“STRATEGIC FAILURE”

Milley, who said of the war in Afghanistan: “It didn’t end the way I wanted it to, it didn’t end the way any of us wanted it to,” said: “When the enemy occupies the capital that you support, this is a strategic setback.” a strategic failure.” he said.

“THE WAR WAS LOST”

“More broadly, the war is lost,” Milley said. We have been fighting the Taliban and their allies for more than 20 years. They prevailed in the capital for many reasons that I don’t have time to explain now. Of course, many of us have had a lot of regrets since 9/11.” he said.

“IT WILL APPEAR WHEN THE TIME COMES”

“Battles are not lost in the last 10 days or 10 months. These are usually the cumulative effect of many twists and turns over many years.” said Milley, “And this war will be seen the same way when its final history is written. There are many lessons learned. “There are many lefts when you should go right, and they will all come out in due time.” made his assessment.

“THERE ARE MANY REGRETS”

When asked if he agreed with the mistakes and regretted that the US military had begun evacuating from Afghanistan earlier, Milley said: “Of course, we have lost more than 2,400 soldiers in Afghanistan since 9/11, and 13 of our soldiers in the attack on Kabul”. airport. “There are sure to be many regrets. “Every soldier I lost is a regret.” he shared his expressions.

Arguing that the US military prevented attacks from Afghanistan for 20 years and gave the Afghan people hope for a better life, Milley described the withdrawal process, in which 124,000 people were evacuated despite the mistakes, as “an incredible logistical success.” “. (AA)