Taliban Claims Repair of Over 1,200 Military Vehicles in Northern Afghanistan
The Taliban administration claims to have repaired and restored to operational use 1,244 military vehicles and 52 various weapons over the past six months at technical workshops under its control at the 209th Al-Fath Army Corps in northern Afghanistan. These include 848 Ranger pickup trucks, 62 Humvee tanks, 118 assault tanks, and 216 Ranger ambulances.
According to the Taliban’s Ministry of Defense, 17 M16 rifles, several pistols, M4 rifles, Russian-made PK machine guns, and DShK heavy machine guns were also repaired. In addition to military equipment, 119 engines have been rebuilt and readied for reuse.
This development comes more than three years after the Taliban took control of the country, during which time similar reports about the strengthening of the group’s military arsenal have raised ongoing concerns among civilians and human rights organizations. Residents of several northern provinces have reported that, instead of focusing on public security, the Taliban appears primarily concerned with expanding its military presence in various regions.
Criticism of this approach stems from the belief that Afghanistan’s pressing needs lie in addressing the humanitarian crisis, providing essential public services, and fostering inclusive national participation—areas critics say the Taliban regime has failed to prioritize.
