January 29, 2020
The United States dropped more bombs and other munitions in Afghanistan in 2019 than any other year since documentation began in 2006, Air Force data shows.
American aircraft released 7,423 munitions in the country in 2019, according to figures published Monday by U.S. Air Forces Central Command. Coalition aircraft flew nearly 8,800 sorties during the period, over a quarter of which carried out strikes.
The tally surpasses the previous record set last year when 7,362 munitions were released and comes amid ongoing discussion between American and Taliban officials aimed at ending America’s longest war.
The figure also marks a sharp spike in bombings in Afghanistan when compared to 2009, where 4,147 bombs were dropped under President Barack Obama.
Talks between the two sides continued for most of 2019 as American bombs were dropped.
A breakdown of the figures can be found below: (Source: AFCENT)
Source: Stars and Stripes.
