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ConflictAfghanistan·30 Aug 2026 · 2h ago

U.S. completes evacuation from Afghanistan, ending longest war

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On August 30, 2021, the United States finalized its evacuation mission at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. This operation officially concluded the war in Afghanistan, which stood as the longest conflict in United States history. The event marked the final withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country.

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The conclusion of the mission resulted in the end of the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan after twenty years. Subsequent reports noted that the Pentagon decided against punishing U.S. troops involved in a specific Kabul strike that resulted in the deaths of 10 civilians.

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