Taliban forces seized an Afghan military helicopter after they captured the Shindand Air Base in Herat, northeastern Afghanistan, according to reports. Video footage of the seizure that has been widely circulating online shows the insurgents milling around an airport hangar that houses helicopters and aircraft spare parts. Herat, which is Afghanistan’s second-largest city, was mostly seized by Taliban insurgents on Friday. They also succeeded in capturing Ismail Khan, the veteran local commander leading militia resistance there, according to local officials. Earlier this week, the group was also reportedly seen next to a Mi-35 attack helicopter that was abandoned by government forces at the airport in Herat. It is unclear if Taliban forces will be able to operate any of the seized military equipment, though one video appears to show the insurgents flying a helicopter that was reportedly captured from Afghan security forces. The seizure comes as the group took control …
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