KABUL: According to the Afghan Taliban’s Ministry of National Defence, a total of 227 military vehicles, previously destroyed and deemed unusable, have been repaired by the technical teams of the 209th Al-Fatah Army Corps in the country’s northern province of Balkh. The repaired vehicles include 40 Humvees, 30 Internationals, 150 Ranger vehicles, 7 cranes, and several other vehicles, the statement said.
After the resumption of power by the Islamic Emirate, thousands of various types of destroyed military vehicles and weapons have so far been repaired by engineering teams of the ministry and are ready for use, the statement added. Also, efforts are underway to repair all destroyed and unusable military vehicles countrywide.
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List of the Afghan Taliban Army current Military vehicles
Here’s a table listing some of the military vehicles that have been used by the Taliban:
| Vehicle Type | Model/Variant | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) | M1117 Armored Security Vehicle | Light armored vehicle, provides protection and mobility |
| Humvee | Various Models | High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle used for transport and patrols |
| MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) | MaxxPro, Cougar | Armored vehicles designed to withstand IEDs and ambushes |
| Main Battle Tank | T-55, T-62 | Soviet-era tanks used in limited numbers |
| Artillery | D-30 Howitzer, BM-21 Grad | Soviet-era towed howitzers and multiple rocket launchers |
| Light Utility Vehicle | Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger | Pickup trucks commonly used for transport and as technicals |
| Armored SUVs | Toyota Land Cruiser, Ford Expedition | Armored sport utility vehicles for high-profile transport |
| Technicals | Various Pickup Trucks with Mounted Weapons | Improvised fighting vehicles typically mounting heavy machine guns or anti-aircraft guns |
| Helicopters | UH-60 Black Hawk, Mi-17 | Captured from Afghan forces; used for transport and limited combat roles |
| Motorcycles | Various Makes and Models | Used for rapid mobility and reconnaissance |
This list includes a variety of vehicles ranging from light utility trucks to armored fighting vehicles, many of which were captured from Afghan security forces or obtained through other means.
Afghan Taliban’s Seizure of Modern Military Weapons in Helmand
Based on another report, a significant quantity of light and heavy weapons, as well as military equipment, have been seized in southern Helmand province. The operation has been launched based on reconnaissance and intelligence reports provided by the 215 Azam Army Corps intelligence officers. The seized weapons and ammunition included 3 Kalashnikov rifles, 1 handheld rocket launcher, 1 PK machine gun, 2 M16 rifles, a mortar, 16 hand grenades, 3 communication radios, a night binocular frame, and various other types of military equipment