CNBC: U.S. troops begin arriving in Kabul to evacuate embassy staff as Taliban seize major cities
U.S. Marines began arriving in Kabul on Friday to help evacuate embassy staff as the Taliban offensive continued its sweep through Afghanistan.
The Taliban is taking control of more sections of Afghanistan as U.S. troops arrive to help evacuate thousands of Americans and Afghan nationals.
TALIBAN CLOSING IN: The bulk of the U.S. troops will arrive in Kabul this weekend to help assist in a drawdown at the U.S. embassy. This comes as the Taliban is within 50 miles of the capital and is making swift advancements, controlling nearly all major cities. pic.twitter.com/V43oCapRhG
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) August 13, 2021
