Washington Post: Taliban paint pictures of military planes on ground at Bagram airbase

Ahmad Shaker Sat Dec 2025 4 hours ago 8

According to a Washington Post report, this action has taken place while the base has remained nearly empty and unused.


The companies "Planet Labs" and "Vantage" have captured satellite images of Bagram. A researcher from the "Disputed Earth" project stated that the Taliban, after the withdrawal of U.S. forces, do not have many real aircraft at their disposal, and the paintings serve the role of mockups.


Analysis of the satellite images shows that the actual number of aircraft and military systems is limited, and a large portion of the remaining equipment is either inoperable or for display purposes. Examination of images from 2021 to the fall of 2025 indicates the Taliban's efforts to maintain and relocate equipment; however, their operational capacity remains very limited.


Unlike the reduced activity at Kandahar Air Base, Kabul Airport still counts as the Taliban's most active air center, where various light aircraft, helicopters, and new observation towers have been spotted. The Taliban are also collecting armored vehicles and aircraft to use their parts, disassembling them piece by piece.


The Washington Post report refers to concerns from Pakistani officials and analysts and emphasizes that the Taliban's air capabilities are not sufficient to confront a nuclear-armed country. Additionally, more than seven billion dollars' worth of U.S. military equipment remains in Afghanistan, some of which has later been observed in neighboring countries, including Pakistan.

Satellite images show that the Taliban have painted military aircraft on the ground at Bagram Air Base to deceive foreign observers.

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