Soldiers lowered for the last time both the Union
flag and the American flag at the Bastion-
Leatherneck complex in Helmand province, the
MoD said in a statement, quoted by CNN.
Britain’s military presence moved to Helmand in
2006 to tackle an insurgency alongside troops
from the United States and other countries. 453
UK troops died in service in Afghanistan.
The Ministry of Defense noted that although
Afghan National Security Forces will now take
control of the bases and all operations, the United
Kingdom will continue to support Afghanistan in
their development.
“In June 2013 the 330,000 strong ANSF took
assumed lead responsibility for security across
Afghanistan and since then they have been
responsible for 99% of operations,” the ministry
said.
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