During his televised address from the White House earlier, President Biden laid out the US mission going forward, APA reports citing BBC.
According to Joe Biden, 6,000 US troops are being deployed to assist with the departure of US and allied civilian personnel from Afghanistan.
"The US will evacuate Afghan allies and vulnerable Afghans to safety outside the country; Troops will secure the airfield, take over air traffic control and ensure the continued operation of civilian and military flights; Thousands of American citizens living in Afghanistan will be transported out; Through military assistance, Operation Allies Refuge - which selects at-risk Afghan civilians - will continue to provide a route out of the country for some eligible citizens," he said.
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