(ANSA) - WASHINGTON, AUGUST 14 - The Americans intend to evacuate from Afghanistan by August 31, the date set by Joe Biden for the withdrawal of troops.
These are the estimates of the Pentagon, which by the end of the weekend will deploy 3,000 soldiers to the Kabul airport to ensure the safety of operations. A second contingent of Marines arrived today, after yesterday's. The United States intends to evacuate "thousands of people a day," Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said. About 4,200 people work at the US embassy in the capital. (HANDLE).