Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that the Taliban appear to have “strategic momentum” in the fight for control of Afghanistan as they put increasing pressure on key cities, setting the stage for a decisive period in coming weeks as American forces complete their withdrawal, the AP reports.
Milley Says Taliban Has ‘Strategic Momentum’
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