1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:10,760 --> 00:00:13,388 BUSH: I'm speaking to you today from the Treaty Room of the White House, 4 00:00:14,097 --> 00:00:16,933 a place where American presidents have worked for peace. 5 00:00:17,934 --> 00:00:19,102 We're a peaceful nation. 6 00:00:20,645 --> 00:00:23,481 Yet as we have learned so suddenly and so tragically, 7 00:00:23,982 --> 00:00:27,402 there can be no peace in a world of sudden terror. 8 00:00:28,194 --> 00:00:31,406 The name of today's military operation is Enduring Freedom. 9 00:00:31,781 --> 00:00:34,325 We defend not only our precious freedoms 10 00:00:34,868 --> 00:00:36,828 but also the freedom of people everywhere 11 00:00:36,911 --> 00:00:39,330 to live and raise their children free from fear. 12 00:00:40,040 --> 00:00:42,751 OBAMA: My fellow Americans, we've traveled through more than a decade 13 00:00:42,876 --> 00:00:44,377 under the dark cloud of war. 14 00:00:45,045 --> 00:00:47,797 Yet here in the pre-dawn darkness of Afghanistan, 15 00:00:47,922 --> 00:00:50,425 we can see the light of a new day on the horizon. 16 00:00:51,176 --> 00:00:53,928 TRUMP: In every generation we have faced down evil, 17 00:00:54,054 --> 00:00:56,848 and we have always prevailed. 18 00:00:57,223 --> 00:00:59,934 But our commitment is not unlimited. 19 00:01:00,602 --> 00:01:03,772 BIDEN: How many more generations of America's daughters and sons 20 00:01:03,897 --> 00:01:07,025 would you have me send to fight Afghanistan's civil war? 21 00:01:07,901 --> 00:01:09,486 I'm clear on my answer. 22 00:01:10,111 --> 00:01:13,865 I will not repeat the mistakes we've made in the past. 23 00:01:14,032 --> 00:01:18,203 (AIRPLANE ENGINE REVVING) 24 00:01:20,914 --> 00:01:24,584 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 25 00:01:24,918 --> 00:01:25,919 SOLDIER 1: Hey! 26 00:01:26,044 --> 00:01:31,091 (INDISTINCT CLAMOR) 27 00:01:36,262 --> 00:01:37,388 SOLDIER 1: Hey, hey! 28 00:01:37,639 --> 00:01:38,640 (GUNSHOT FIRING) 29 00:01:41,017 --> 00:01:42,894 (CAR HORNS HONKING) 30 00:01:42,977 --> 00:01:46,064 (SOLDIER YELLING IN PASHTO) 31 00:01:46,606 --> 00:01:48,399 SOLDIER 2: Only American passports. 32 00:01:48,566 --> 00:01:51,027 Don't waste your energy. 33 00:01:51,152 --> 00:01:57,200 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 34 00:01:57,826 --> 00:01:59,452 SOLDIER 3: Back up. 35 00:01:59,619 --> 00:02:00,912 MALE VOICE 1: (IN ENGLISH) Hey. 36 00:02:00,995 --> 00:02:02,789 SOLDIER 3: (IN PASHTO) I said back up. 37 00:02:05,166 --> 00:02:06,709 I said back up. 38 00:02:07,377 --> 00:02:08,545 Go back. 39 00:02:11,673 --> 00:02:13,299 Get back, brothers. 40 00:02:13,424 --> 00:02:15,343 For God's sake, get back. 41 00:02:15,426 --> 00:02:17,345 I swear to God I have a green card. 42 00:02:17,595 --> 00:02:19,848 (INDISTINCT CLAMOR) 43 00:02:19,973 --> 00:02:23,560 -(CAR HORNS HONKING) -(GUNSHOTS FIRING) 44 00:02:23,726 --> 00:02:25,061 MALE VOICE 2: (IN ENGLISH) Okay. Okay. 45 00:02:25,145 --> 00:02:26,563 (IN PASHTO) Move away. 46 00:02:27,230 --> 00:02:29,691 -(GUNSHOTS FIRING) -(GRUNTS) 47 00:02:33,444 --> 00:02:34,487 MALE VOICE 3: (IN ENGLISH) Hey! 48 00:02:34,696 --> 00:02:36,322 FEMALE VOICE: (IN PASHTO) Dad? 49 00:02:37,323 --> 00:02:39,117 (GUNSHOTS FIRING) 50 00:02:39,868 --> 00:02:41,661 Javed? 51 00:02:42,078 --> 00:02:44,122 Javed? 52 00:02:44,831 --> 00:02:51,796 -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -(SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING) 53 00:02:52,088 --> 00:02:57,218 (CRIES) 54 00:03:15,737 --> 00:03:17,447 SOLDIER 1: (IN ENGLISH) Hey, hey. 55 00:03:17,655 --> 00:03:21,951 -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -(SOMBER MUSIC CONTINUES) 56 00:03:28,541 --> 00:03:33,463 -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -(GUNSHOTS FIRING) 57 00:03:52,357 --> 00:03:55,777 (SOMBER MUSIC FADES) 58 00:04:14,754 --> 00:04:20,301 (HELICOPTER WHIRRING) 59 00:04:28,351 --> 00:04:30,353 MATTHEW: It's two decades of investment 60 00:04:30,520 --> 00:04:35,233 and we're trying to identify who the key Afghan leaders are. 61 00:04:35,608 --> 00:04:37,777 We wanna position them for the long term... 62 00:04:38,903 --> 00:04:42,282 so that we can keep what we've started here going. 63 00:04:42,949 --> 00:04:46,744 These guys have... They have our DNA, right. 64 00:04:46,869 --> 00:04:50,290 They just... They have adopted it now and they have that worst period, 65 00:04:50,456 --> 00:04:52,583 that motivation that... That's, uh... 66 00:04:53,459 --> 00:04:55,837 Just gut instinct that they can get it done. 67 00:04:56,421 --> 00:04:59,757 When you sit down with General Sadat, you can see it. 68 00:05:00,466 --> 00:05:03,678 We're the only ones out here right now. It's only us. 69 00:05:04,554 --> 00:05:06,264 You, being co-located with him, 70 00:05:06,389 --> 00:05:09,517 you have a sense of what the real need is. 71 00:05:09,934 --> 00:05:12,770 When General Sadat is asking for something, 72 00:05:13,271 --> 00:05:15,356 we could sense his stress levels. 73 00:05:16,107 --> 00:05:17,483 We're in this together. 74 00:05:18,109 --> 00:05:20,320 That's the reality. We got to recognize it. 75 00:05:21,112 --> 00:05:27,410 (HELICOPTER WHIRRING) 76 00:05:33,166 --> 00:05:38,254 (GUNSHOTS FIRING) 77 00:05:49,640 --> 00:05:53,102 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 78 00:05:56,230 --> 00:05:59,525 (HELICOPTER WHIRRING) 79 00:06:09,243 --> 00:06:10,578 GENERAL SADAT: (IN PASHTO) Brothers, at ease. 80 00:06:10,703 --> 00:06:12,121 SOLDIERS: Sir, yes sir. 81 00:06:12,246 --> 00:06:13,498 GENERAL SADAT: Brothers, at ease. 82 00:06:13,581 --> 00:06:15,124 SOLDIERS: Sir, yes sir. 83 00:06:15,500 --> 00:06:16,501 Sir. 84 00:06:16,834 --> 00:06:18,836 Stand at ease. 85 00:06:19,962 --> 00:06:21,923 GENERAL SADAT: In the name of God. 86 00:06:22,215 --> 00:06:25,551 Greetings freedom fighters, friends, and fellow soldiers. 87 00:06:26,177 --> 00:06:28,179 I'm standing with you every step of the way. 88 00:06:28,262 --> 00:06:32,600 With love, patience, and appreciation for each other 89 00:06:32,725 --> 00:06:34,060 you can succeed. 90 00:06:34,268 --> 00:06:37,021 You will never be left alone. 91 00:06:37,438 --> 00:06:40,691 Never feel mercy for the Taliban terrorists. 92 00:06:41,109 --> 00:06:42,777 Don't let them advance. 93 00:06:43,152 --> 00:06:45,154 Don't let them advance under any circumstances. 94 00:06:45,530 --> 00:06:47,448 Fight them hard. 95 00:06:47,615 --> 00:06:51,160 Don't return until you've killed the very last Talib. 96 00:06:52,537 --> 00:06:56,290 Look left, look right, look up and down. 97 00:06:56,499 --> 00:07:00,044 Do you see any force that would be able to stand up to you? 98 00:07:00,253 --> 00:07:01,337 SOLDIERS: No. 99 00:07:02,004 --> 00:07:03,589 GENERAL SADAT: Friends, are you ready? 100 00:07:03,714 --> 00:07:04,882 SOLDIERS: Yes. 101 00:07:08,052 --> 00:07:10,847 GENERAL SADAT: (IN ENGLISH) I grew up in the '90s in Kabul. 102 00:07:12,306 --> 00:07:14,517 My father was in the resistance. 103 00:07:17,895 --> 00:07:21,774 He was ultimately arrested and put in jail by the Taliban. 104 00:07:25,778 --> 00:07:30,908 My father's imprisonment made me think that I will never get my father back. 105 00:07:31,659 --> 00:07:34,745 Everyone that was imprisoned has disappeared 106 00:07:34,829 --> 00:07:36,998 or was hanged by the Taliban. 107 00:07:37,081 --> 00:07:40,543 (HELICOPTER WHIRRING) 108 00:07:41,794 --> 00:07:46,257 GENERAL SADAT: But I saw my father coming with his army into Kabul, 109 00:07:46,507 --> 00:07:49,093 and they liberated the whole city. 110 00:07:49,302 --> 00:07:51,012 (INDISTINCT CHATTER OVER RADIO) 111 00:07:51,095 --> 00:07:53,848 GENERAL SADAT: I still feel that joy in my heart. 112 00:07:56,767 --> 00:07:59,729 That gives me motivation to move forward. 113 00:08:02,773 --> 00:08:04,859 It takes years, months, 114 00:08:05,067 --> 00:08:08,029 the whole of my life, it doesn't really matter. 115 00:08:08,654 --> 00:08:11,991 This is the kind of faith I cling onto. 116 00:08:13,910 --> 00:08:15,620 -Good morning. -Hi, sir. Good morning, sir. 117 00:08:15,745 --> 00:08:17,622 JACK: General, have you met, uh, Charlie? 118 00:08:18,456 --> 00:08:21,417 So, big news, huh? You're a two-star general now. 119 00:08:21,709 --> 00:08:23,544 -GENERAL SADAT: Yeah. -JACK: I mean, that's huge news. 120 00:08:23,836 --> 00:08:25,588 I was thinking about it last night, how... 121 00:08:26,088 --> 00:08:28,966 how freaking amazing it is for you to be in your position. 122 00:08:29,342 --> 00:08:32,053 And just like, "Hey, you're doing such a good job. Here's some more territory." 123 00:08:32,220 --> 00:08:33,596 It's a lot of responsibility. 124 00:08:33,721 --> 00:08:35,181 Yeah. Are you gonna be okay with that? 125 00:08:36,224 --> 00:08:37,266 -Wait. -I don't have a choice. 126 00:08:37,350 --> 00:08:38,684 You don't have a choice, do you? Yeah. 127 00:08:38,768 --> 00:08:40,102 What can I do, you know? 128 00:08:40,186 --> 00:08:42,480 -My guys are dying every day. -Oh, yeah. Everyday matters. 129 00:08:42,647 --> 00:08:45,983 GENERAL SADAT: Two nights ago, ten ANA soldiers were killed 130 00:08:46,067 --> 00:08:49,153 -by one sniper man in Khash Rod. -JACK: Hmm. 131 00:08:49,779 --> 00:08:50,863 Ten ANA soldiers. 132 00:08:50,988 --> 00:08:53,241 CHARLIE: You said that was a primarily a sniper there? 133 00:08:53,324 --> 00:08:54,325 -Yeah. -CHARLIE: That... 134 00:08:54,408 --> 00:08:57,370 Yeah, there was no other explosion, no shrapnels. 135 00:08:57,703 --> 00:08:59,455 -Sniper shots. -JACK: Hmm. 136 00:08:59,580 --> 00:09:05,169 We need time before we're ready to stage large scale attacks on the Taliban. 137 00:09:05,628 --> 00:09:07,255 JACK: In a couple days we'll know 138 00:09:07,380 --> 00:09:10,174 if the administration really wants to leave Afghanistan. 139 00:09:10,633 --> 00:09:13,010 CHARLIE: Don't expect the decision to be one day... 140 00:09:13,177 --> 00:09:14,929 -Okay. -...a switch is flipped, but... 141 00:09:15,680 --> 00:09:18,975 hopefully it'll be the first step in that direction. 142 00:09:19,058 --> 00:09:21,352 We're looking forward to more clarity as much as you are. 143 00:09:21,435 --> 00:09:24,021 True. True. True. 144 00:09:25,022 --> 00:09:27,858 GEORGE: The main purpose, right? The main reason why we are here 145 00:09:28,150 --> 00:09:31,696 is to increase your survivability and lethality on the battlefield. 146 00:09:32,405 --> 00:09:35,491 Today we will focus on marksmanship and sniper training. 147 00:09:35,908 --> 00:09:37,243 Twenty-six fifty. 148 00:09:40,371 --> 00:09:41,747 Twenty-six forty-one. 149 00:09:42,081 --> 00:09:44,333 -Yeah, go ahead. -(GUNSHOT) 150 00:09:45,459 --> 00:09:48,671 FEMALE REPORTER: The war in Afghanistan is known by several other names, 151 00:09:49,005 --> 00:09:52,216 America's Longest War, The Forever War, 152 00:09:52,466 --> 00:09:53,884 and The Endless War. 153 00:09:54,093 --> 00:09:55,386 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 154 00:09:55,636 --> 00:09:57,471 US SOLDIER: We just go high and tight up top, 155 00:09:57,597 --> 00:10:00,266 put the tourniquet where it is or close to it. 156 00:10:00,474 --> 00:10:01,475 See? 157 00:10:01,559 --> 00:10:04,270 FEMALE REPORTER: President Biden now faces a difficult decision, 158 00:10:04,437 --> 00:10:06,564 stick to a deal brokered by his predecessor 159 00:10:06,731 --> 00:10:10,860 to withdraw all troops by May first or extend the conflict once again. 160 00:10:11,068 --> 00:10:13,529 JACK: Just let me know if anything turns violent. 161 00:10:14,113 --> 00:10:16,824 Confirm Taliban coming out of those compounds. 162 00:10:19,035 --> 00:10:22,246 -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -(HELICOPTER WHIRRING) 163 00:10:48,689 --> 00:10:54,445 (AFGHAN SOLDIER 1 SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 164 00:10:56,280 --> 00:10:57,948 (IN ENGLISH) Did you shoot me? Bam, bam? 165 00:10:58,032 --> 00:11:00,242 -AFGHAN SOLDIER 2: No, no, no. -TRANSLATOR: No, he said freeze. 166 00:11:00,534 --> 00:11:01,661 I didn't freeze. 167 00:11:01,786 --> 00:11:04,872 (TRANSLATOR SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 168 00:11:04,955 --> 00:11:06,666 (SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 169 00:11:06,791 --> 00:11:08,417 TRANSLATOR: (IN ENGLISH) That's why I shot you. 170 00:11:08,542 --> 00:11:10,044 -You didn't stop. -Oh, you shot me? Okay. 171 00:11:10,127 --> 00:11:11,337 -TRANSLATOR: Yeah. -I didn't hear. 172 00:11:11,962 --> 00:11:14,674 Even if you're a civilian, good guy, not carrying weapon, 173 00:11:14,757 --> 00:11:17,677 if I tell you freeze and you didn't stop, we will shoot you 174 00:11:17,802 --> 00:11:19,970 or a warning shot, you know. 175 00:11:20,638 --> 00:11:22,264 AMERICAN TRAINER: Warning shot's a good tool. 176 00:11:22,807 --> 00:11:25,226 -(SPEAKING IN PASHTO) -AMERICAN TRAINER: (IN ENGLISH) Okay. 177 00:11:26,018 --> 00:11:30,314 That's your choice, all right? Depending on the situation what to do. 178 00:11:30,564 --> 00:11:32,441 You don't instantly have to kill me. 179 00:11:32,608 --> 00:11:35,236 (TRANSLATOR SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 180 00:11:35,653 --> 00:11:37,988 AMERICAN TRAINER: (IN ENGLISH) That's one reason that this war 181 00:11:38,114 --> 00:11:39,407 has gone on for so long. 182 00:11:39,532 --> 00:11:43,619 Innocent men who died in 2000, 2005, 183 00:11:44,120 --> 00:11:46,789 their sons are now of age to be joining the Taliban. 184 00:11:47,164 --> 00:11:52,169 So we always have to be incredibly sure that we only shoot the right guys 185 00:11:52,378 --> 00:11:56,841 because last thing we wanna do is create more people who hate us 186 00:11:57,091 --> 00:11:59,844 and wanna kill us ten years from now when they're old enough. 187 00:12:00,010 --> 00:12:04,807 (TRANSLATOR SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 188 00:12:04,890 --> 00:12:05,975 (KEYBOARD KEYS CLACKING) 189 00:12:06,058 --> 00:12:09,645 -(PHONE DIALING, RINGING) -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) 190 00:12:09,729 --> 00:12:11,272 GEORGE: (IN ENGLISH) Hey, how's it going? 191 00:12:12,314 --> 00:12:13,441 Yeah, we still wanna know 192 00:12:13,524 --> 00:12:16,402 how many people were on that second bird that crashed. 193 00:12:16,777 --> 00:12:20,698 It crashed in a relatively desolate portion of Washer. 194 00:12:22,241 --> 00:12:24,660 US SOLDIER: Sir, the Taliban are posting that they shot it down. 195 00:12:25,077 --> 00:12:26,078 Could be nothing. 196 00:12:26,203 --> 00:12:28,706 But right now, there's guys chattering on the radio, 197 00:12:28,831 --> 00:12:31,125 like, all excited that they shot down the helicopters. 198 00:12:33,002 --> 00:12:34,003 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 199 00:12:34,086 --> 00:12:36,130 -GEORGE: Hey, sir, can you hear us? -Yes. 200 00:12:36,714 --> 00:12:40,217 GEORGE: We're picking up radio chatter that the Taliban said they shot it down, 201 00:12:40,342 --> 00:12:42,261 but, you know, of course they would claim that. 202 00:12:42,386 --> 00:12:46,932 -(PHONE TRILLING) -I think we might have casualties as well, 203 00:12:47,016 --> 00:12:48,768 -KIAs. -GEORGE: Yeah. Okay. 204 00:12:48,893 --> 00:12:50,060 Hopefully not. 205 00:12:50,770 --> 00:12:56,233 Okay. The KIAs identity is confirmed. He's one of my guards from KKA. 206 00:12:58,569 --> 00:13:00,613 -GEORGE: I'm sorry to hear that. -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) 207 00:13:02,865 --> 00:13:07,828 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 208 00:13:09,538 --> 00:13:15,961 -(INDISTINCT CLAMOR) -(PATIENTS GROANING) 209 00:13:20,424 --> 00:13:23,177 (PATIENTS YELLING) 210 00:13:25,179 --> 00:13:27,473 (DOCTOR SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 211 00:13:30,559 --> 00:13:35,523 (YELLS) 212 00:13:35,815 --> 00:13:37,149 (IN ENGLISH) Taliban motherfucker. 213 00:13:37,274 --> 00:13:38,567 (PATIENT YELLING) 214 00:13:39,985 --> 00:13:42,029 This Al-Qaeda motherfucker. 215 00:13:42,154 --> 00:13:47,910 (PATIENTS GROANING, SCREAMING) 216 00:13:54,875 --> 00:13:57,169 GENERAL SADAT: (IN PASHTO) Is that a wound on the nose or head? 217 00:13:57,711 --> 00:14:00,464 DOCTOR: Commander, his whole body is damaged. 218 00:14:00,714 --> 00:14:03,467 Meaning the blood is coming from his nose, not his brain? 219 00:14:03,551 --> 00:14:06,095 That, we can't tell yet. 220 00:14:07,805 --> 00:14:10,933 They said they can transfer four casualties, 221 00:14:11,225 --> 00:14:13,269 but we need to transfer six. 222 00:14:13,811 --> 00:14:17,189 No, they will transfer six people. There is no issue. 223 00:14:19,108 --> 00:14:20,401 (IN ENGLISH) I think we have six, 224 00:14:20,568 --> 00:14:24,655 so the doctor is recommending six for medical evacuation. 225 00:14:24,738 --> 00:14:25,739 US SOLDIER 1: All right. 226 00:14:25,865 --> 00:14:27,658 US SOLDIER 2: I mean we tasked up for four. 227 00:14:27,783 --> 00:14:32,371 Um, I think... I think that four is what our little clinic on our little base, 228 00:14:32,705 --> 00:14:34,123 that's what they can handle. 229 00:14:34,331 --> 00:14:36,667 And then they're gonna medevac from there. 230 00:14:36,834 --> 00:14:37,835 All right. 231 00:14:38,085 --> 00:14:42,006 Once we transfer, can we transfer two more? 232 00:14:42,214 --> 00:14:45,217 -(SCREAMING IN DISTANCE) -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) 233 00:14:45,551 --> 00:14:48,762 Hey, brother, I'm at the hospital. Your colleagues are here. 234 00:14:48,888 --> 00:14:54,101 The initial request are for four injuries to be medically evacuated 235 00:14:54,184 --> 00:14:55,686 and now we have six. 236 00:14:57,438 --> 00:14:59,481 Can you approve two more, brother? 237 00:15:05,029 --> 00:15:08,073 (HEART RATE MONITOR BEEPING) 238 00:15:08,866 --> 00:15:13,704 -I think they're all head injuries. -(DOOR SQUEAKING) 239 00:15:13,871 --> 00:15:17,499 Okay. Thank you, brother. I appreciate it. Cheers. 240 00:15:21,378 --> 00:15:22,755 (IN PASHTO) It's all set. 241 00:15:22,880 --> 00:15:23,881 (IN ENGLISH) Okay. 242 00:15:24,006 --> 00:15:26,342 -I'll let you guys do the work. -US SOLDIER 1: Okay. All right. On it. 243 00:15:26,425 --> 00:15:28,719 -I just came here to thank you... -US SOLDIER 2: We'll start making... 244 00:15:28,802 --> 00:15:31,180 -We'll make our phone calls that we need. -...for everything. It's a hard day 245 00:15:31,263 --> 00:15:33,599 -for us. Thank you. -US SOLDIER 2: Yeah. We're here to help. 246 00:15:33,766 --> 00:15:35,392 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 247 00:15:35,851 --> 00:15:38,938 US SOLDIER 1: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and then 6. 248 00:15:39,188 --> 00:15:41,190 -US SOLDIER 3: Ready to roll? -SU SOLDIER 4: Come on, let's go. 249 00:15:41,315 --> 00:15:43,233 (HELICOPTER WHIRRING) 250 00:15:53,369 --> 00:15:58,749 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 251 00:15:58,832 --> 00:16:03,253 (PHONE RINGING) 252 00:16:07,549 --> 00:16:08,717 SOLDIER 1: (IN PASHTO) Yes, brother. 253 00:16:08,801 --> 00:16:10,928 SOLDIER 2: (OVER PHONE) The situation around Jegha Dar outpost 254 00:16:11,011 --> 00:16:12,805 doesn't look good. 255 00:16:12,972 --> 00:16:15,557 Do we have any support over these areas, sir? 256 00:16:15,933 --> 00:16:17,935 SOLDIER 1: There is no support at this time. 257 00:16:18,102 --> 00:16:20,813 SOLDIER 2: Sir, support is needed. We've got problems here. 258 00:16:20,938 --> 00:16:23,065 SOLDIER 1: OK, give me the coordinates. 259 00:16:24,108 --> 00:16:26,610 SOLDIER 2: 52, 763. 260 00:16:28,904 --> 00:16:31,448 JACK: (IN ENGLISH) Hey. How 'bout this one? 261 00:16:32,032 --> 00:16:35,703 SOLDIER 1: Four to five Taliban moving in these coordinates. 262 00:16:35,786 --> 00:16:36,787 Okay. 263 00:16:36,954 --> 00:16:38,664 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 264 00:16:38,747 --> 00:16:41,750 -(CLEARS THROAT) -(KEYBOARD CLACKING) 265 00:16:42,209 --> 00:16:45,421 US SOLDIER 1: Yeah. Uh, 15 45s. 266 00:16:46,505 --> 00:16:49,091 JACK: See how they're starting to congregate right there? 267 00:16:51,093 --> 00:16:54,388 It's confirmed Taliban and Taliban facilitators. 268 00:16:56,098 --> 00:16:58,559 Now, they're following these guys. They've been sitting under the trees 269 00:16:58,642 --> 00:16:59,977 for like 30 minutes. 270 00:17:00,352 --> 00:17:02,521 But, uh, like this is their rally point, 271 00:17:02,646 --> 00:17:04,314 so if they come back out maybe they'll strike. 272 00:17:04,440 --> 00:17:06,483 -US SOLDIER 2: Keep going on this dude. -US SOLDIER 3: Are there any... 273 00:17:06,567 --> 00:17:07,735 US SOLDIER 2: That guy's got something. 274 00:17:07,860 --> 00:17:09,903 Yeah, they came running out of the compound we've been watching. 275 00:17:10,029 --> 00:17:12,197 US SOLDIER 4: And then they ducked into the bushes. Keep watching. 276 00:17:12,281 --> 00:17:13,991 US SOLDIER 3: How far is he from the current force? 277 00:17:14,074 --> 00:17:15,868 US SOLDIER 2: These guys severed the long cross wires. 278 00:17:15,951 --> 00:17:18,037 Like that middle guy. They've all got weapons. 279 00:17:18,162 --> 00:17:21,206 Yeah, those are weapons all in a route of production. 280 00:17:21,415 --> 00:17:26,378 I mean, it's three dudes out there with military-grade equipment, 281 00:17:26,754 --> 00:17:29,423 and we already confronted, it's no friendlies, so... 282 00:17:29,923 --> 00:17:30,924 US SOLDIER 5: Get ready. 283 00:17:31,091 --> 00:17:32,342 JACK: What do you want, call in attack? 284 00:17:32,509 --> 00:17:33,594 Yup. 285 00:17:34,136 --> 00:17:35,596 JACK: Alright, launch attacking. 286 00:17:35,804 --> 00:17:38,223 US SOLDIER 6: Roger, orient the guns to west. 287 00:17:38,348 --> 00:17:39,933 REZNIK: Five-nine-six. 288 00:17:41,268 --> 00:17:44,980 -Two-five-nine-four-five. -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) 289 00:17:45,522 --> 00:17:47,483 JACK: OK, ready to launch. 290 00:17:48,108 --> 00:17:50,444 -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -Hey, Reznik. It's gonna launch. 291 00:17:50,611 --> 00:17:51,945 -Okay? -REZNIK: Okay. 292 00:17:53,363 --> 00:17:54,907 US SOLDIER 4: He's getting on a motorcycle. 293 00:17:55,532 --> 00:17:56,909 -US SOLDIER 3: He is? -US SOLDIER 4: Yeah. 294 00:17:57,076 --> 00:17:58,869 -Up against the wall. -US SOLDIER 3: Yeah. 295 00:17:59,119 --> 00:18:01,371 -(MAN SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY OVER RADIO) -Further up, so we can start. 296 00:18:01,580 --> 00:18:03,082 Also look at that area. 297 00:18:04,458 --> 00:18:06,001 US SOLDIER 3: Is the other guy a jihad? 298 00:18:06,085 --> 00:18:08,087 Follow that motorcycle, lightning. 299 00:18:08,212 --> 00:18:09,379 JACK: Yup, that's him. 300 00:18:10,130 --> 00:18:11,256 All right. Final approach. 301 00:18:11,340 --> 00:18:12,925 -US SOLDIER 7: Coming in... -JACK: Three, two... 302 00:18:13,092 --> 00:18:15,219 -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -US SOLDIER 8: Boom! 303 00:18:15,302 --> 00:18:17,471 -US SOLDIER 9: Yeah, boom! -US SOLDIER 10: Shit. (CHUCKLES) 304 00:18:17,679 --> 00:18:20,766 US SOLDIER 11: The guy's on fire. He's burning. 305 00:18:20,974 --> 00:18:23,977 (INDISTINCT CHATTER OVER RADIO) 306 00:18:26,688 --> 00:18:28,190 US SOLDIER 12: (OVER RADIO) Go for kill one. 307 00:18:30,567 --> 00:18:32,486 US SOLDIER 13: (OVER RADIO) He's talking about it. Over. 308 00:18:32,736 --> 00:18:34,988 US SOLDIER 12: Stall. Fast radio check. 309 00:18:35,989 --> 00:18:39,368 If you don't want me to bring it down, do you want me to transport it back to... 310 00:18:43,372 --> 00:18:48,919 -(AZAAN PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS) -(DOGS BARKING) 311 00:18:49,169 --> 00:18:52,214 GENERAL SADAT: It's a strange and confusing time right now. 312 00:18:53,757 --> 00:18:55,634 The Americans trained me 313 00:18:55,759 --> 00:18:58,929 and they have worked with me for so many years. 314 00:19:00,222 --> 00:19:02,015 I can't imagine them 315 00:19:02,099 --> 00:19:04,726 withdrawing from Afghanistan any time soon... 316 00:19:05,769 --> 00:19:10,107 especially after all the money spent and the lives lost. 317 00:19:11,525 --> 00:19:12,568 (GRUNTS) 318 00:19:15,737 --> 00:19:19,116 -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -(SOLDIERS LAUGHING) 319 00:19:19,283 --> 00:19:20,576 -George? -Hell yeah. 320 00:19:21,368 --> 00:19:23,537 Awesome, yeah. Hit them out there. 321 00:19:23,662 --> 00:19:27,875 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 322 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:31,461 Real pros should actually be able to light the cigar in the fire. 323 00:19:31,628 --> 00:19:33,714 MALE VOICE 1: I tried to but the fire is a little hot tonight. 324 00:19:33,797 --> 00:19:35,382 GENERAL SADAT: I think your beard will start to burn. 325 00:19:35,465 --> 00:19:36,592 -Oh, yeah. My... -(LAUGHS) 326 00:19:36,675 --> 00:19:38,969 -(SPEAKING IN PASHTO) -(MALE VOICE 1 LAUGHING) 327 00:19:39,344 --> 00:19:41,847 MALE VOICE 2: (IN ENGLISH) This is my fifth or sixth really long trip. 328 00:19:42,514 --> 00:19:44,224 -Yes. -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) 329 00:19:44,391 --> 00:19:46,643 MALE VOICE 2: When I was here in 2013 in Kapisa, 330 00:19:47,269 --> 00:19:49,605 my son did not talk when I left. 331 00:19:49,771 --> 00:19:52,149 And when I came home, he was speaking and everything. 332 00:19:52,232 --> 00:19:54,484 And, you know, he would barely recognize me. 333 00:19:55,277 --> 00:19:56,361 It's hard. 334 00:19:56,528 --> 00:20:01,825 -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -(SOFT MUSIC PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS) 335 00:20:01,992 --> 00:20:05,412 MALE VOICE 3: If you ask me, any hasty American withdrawal 336 00:20:05,537 --> 00:20:07,289 right now would be disastrous. 337 00:20:07,956 --> 00:20:09,583 GEORGE: I think the Taliban understand 338 00:20:09,708 --> 00:20:12,169 if they were to do like an entire offensive, 339 00:20:12,252 --> 00:20:14,630 they would provoke us conducting air strikes. 340 00:20:14,755 --> 00:20:17,883 Given right now it's just such a politically sensitive time. 341 00:20:18,008 --> 00:20:20,594 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 342 00:20:20,802 --> 00:20:24,097 (WIND BLOWING) 343 00:20:28,727 --> 00:20:30,270 BIDEN: My fellow Americans... 344 00:20:31,897 --> 00:20:35,275 I believe that our presence in Afghanistan should be focused 345 00:20:35,400 --> 00:20:37,611 on the reason we went in the first place. 346 00:20:37,986 --> 00:20:40,781 To ensure Afghanistan would not be used as a base 347 00:20:40,864 --> 00:20:43,075 from which to attack our homeland again. 348 00:20:43,617 --> 00:20:45,077 We did that. (SMACKS LIPS) 349 00:20:45,244 --> 00:20:47,204 We accomplished that objective. 350 00:20:47,704 --> 00:20:50,624 We delivered justice to Bin Laden a decade ago, 351 00:20:51,375 --> 00:20:54,544 and we've stayed in Afghanistan for a decade since. 352 00:20:55,545 --> 00:20:58,882 Since then, our reasons to remain in Afghanistan 353 00:20:58,966 --> 00:21:00,842 become increasingly unclear. 354 00:21:01,468 --> 00:21:05,597 Keeping thousands of troops concentrated in this one country, 355 00:21:05,931 --> 00:21:10,018 at a cost of billions each year, makes little sense to me. 356 00:21:11,561 --> 00:21:14,982 Not when we had 98,000 troops in Afghanistan, 357 00:21:15,816 --> 00:21:17,985 and not when we're down to a few thousand. 358 00:21:18,860 --> 00:21:22,698 Our diplomacy does not hinge on having boots in harm's way, 359 00:21:22,781 --> 00:21:24,283 U.S. boots on the ground. 360 00:21:25,242 --> 00:21:28,745 I conclude that it's time to end America's longest war. 361 00:21:29,621 --> 00:21:32,582 The United States will begin our final withdrawal 362 00:21:33,208 --> 00:21:35,752 beginning on May 1 of this year. 363 00:21:38,630 --> 00:21:40,132 Thank you all for listening. 364 00:21:41,008 --> 00:21:42,551 May God protect our troops. 365 00:21:42,676 --> 00:21:46,680 May God bless all those families who lost someone innocent there. 366 00:22:01,320 --> 00:22:02,571 JACK: Let's get ahead of it now. 367 00:22:02,696 --> 00:22:03,697 US SOLDIER: Yeah. 368 00:22:06,033 --> 00:22:07,284 JACK: It's only gonna get worse. 369 00:22:09,286 --> 00:22:13,081 (CRICKETS CHIRPING) 370 00:22:16,043 --> 00:22:17,127 GEORGE: All right, guys. 371 00:22:17,419 --> 00:22:19,296 I just got off the phone with General Miller. 372 00:22:19,504 --> 00:22:21,631 He's been talking to the Secretary of Defense 373 00:22:21,715 --> 00:22:23,383 and other key leaders in government. 374 00:22:23,550 --> 00:22:27,429 And they're basically made the decision to pull everybody out... 375 00:22:28,513 --> 00:22:29,931 starting immediately. 376 00:22:30,015 --> 00:22:33,518 (HELICOPTER WHIRRING) 377 00:22:33,894 --> 00:22:39,566 So... the plan we came up with, ten-day retrograde plan for us, 378 00:22:39,941 --> 00:22:42,569 uh, it's gonna be a very quick retrograde. 379 00:22:42,736 --> 00:22:46,490 There's many things we need to do. We got to get people off of the base. 380 00:22:46,990 --> 00:22:48,950 We got to get team property off the base, 381 00:22:49,117 --> 00:22:52,204 and then we got to sanitize and clear everything that we're leaving behind. 382 00:22:52,704 --> 00:22:54,998 Any type of paper, documents, 383 00:22:55,123 --> 00:22:58,001 whether it's classified, unclassified, it's gonna get burned. 384 00:22:58,919 --> 00:23:01,671 We don't have a lot of time to get a lot done. 385 00:23:01,797 --> 00:23:04,966 We got to really start moving on some of this stuff. 386 00:23:05,592 --> 00:23:10,472 I really wanna stress the... the hastiness that needs to happen. 387 00:23:15,018 --> 00:23:18,230 (GENERAL SADAT BREATHING HEAVILY) 388 00:23:18,522 --> 00:23:22,818 SOLDIER: (IN DARI PERSIAN, OVER PHONE) Dear Commander, I wanted to check on you. 389 00:23:22,901 --> 00:23:24,236 I hope you're okay. 390 00:23:25,737 --> 00:23:28,532 We had a huge setback today. 391 00:23:30,200 --> 00:23:31,952 Morale has been crushed. 392 00:23:33,745 --> 00:23:35,705 So we need to fix that. 393 00:23:39,376 --> 00:23:43,380 It's essential. We must work together. 394 00:23:44,631 --> 00:23:47,342 -(SIGHING) -(BIRDS CHIRPING) 395 00:23:47,551 --> 00:23:52,222 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC PLAYING) 396 00:23:57,853 --> 00:24:04,025 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 397 00:24:08,572 --> 00:24:11,450 (METAL CLANGING) 398 00:24:14,244 --> 00:24:16,496 GEORGE: (IN ENGLISH) I talked to General Sadat today. 399 00:24:16,955 --> 00:24:20,459 You know, of course, he's disappointed, but he knows it's not our decision. 400 00:24:20,625 --> 00:24:23,170 So he's gonna continue doing his thing, 401 00:24:23,253 --> 00:24:25,464 and we'll continue supporting him as long as we can. 402 00:24:25,881 --> 00:24:28,216 US SOLDIER: What the Taliban are doing, they're surveying bases, 403 00:24:28,341 --> 00:24:31,428 so that way they could prioritize what bases they wanna attack first. 404 00:24:31,803 --> 00:24:34,764 I think there's a good chance that they practice tactical patience 405 00:24:34,890 --> 00:24:37,225 and not gonna do it until we are gone. They know what they have. 406 00:24:37,350 --> 00:24:39,811 They know the best thing that could possibly happen 407 00:24:39,978 --> 00:24:41,396 for them long term is for us leaving. 408 00:24:41,563 --> 00:24:47,777 (HELICOPTER WHIRRING) 409 00:24:50,989 --> 00:24:52,866 -US SOLDIER: Fire. -(METAL CLANGING) 410 00:24:55,744 --> 00:24:57,078 -Fire. -(METAL CLANGING) 411 00:25:14,095 --> 00:25:17,307 Destroy and retrograde all computers in accordance with JPBO. 412 00:25:17,474 --> 00:25:19,100 This is the shit in the instructions. 413 00:25:19,351 --> 00:25:22,562 Uh, expend all loose and non-factory-packed ammunition. 414 00:25:22,687 --> 00:25:26,358 No ammunition handed over to partner forces is authorized. 415 00:25:26,483 --> 00:25:27,484 (CHAIR SCRAPING) 416 00:25:27,984 --> 00:25:29,069 US SOLDIER 1: Fuck, man. 417 00:25:30,237 --> 00:25:31,238 Sorry. 418 00:25:31,321 --> 00:25:32,697 -GEORGE: Yeah. -US SOLDIER 2: You're good. 419 00:25:32,781 --> 00:25:34,783 US SOLDIER 3: Retrograde means you're shitting in the trench. 420 00:25:34,908 --> 00:25:36,117 -That's just what it is. -(LAUGHING) 421 00:25:37,827 --> 00:25:39,287 US SOLDIER 1: It's unbelievable, really. 422 00:25:39,538 --> 00:25:42,415 US SOLDIER 4: That's pretty messed up, but there's nothing we can do about it. 423 00:25:43,375 --> 00:25:47,087 I tried to offer another route and got shut down. 424 00:25:47,879 --> 00:25:49,130 (SIGHS) 425 00:25:49,339 --> 00:25:51,633 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC FADES) 426 00:25:51,716 --> 00:25:56,263 All right, y'all. The reason that we came to meet with you guys today. 427 00:25:56,429 --> 00:25:59,266 As you may have guessed already, you may have heard already. 428 00:26:00,267 --> 00:26:04,020 So a little bit of a heavy heart that I have to tell you this, but, uh... 429 00:26:06,898 --> 00:26:08,817 we're leaving Afghanistan pretty soon. 430 00:26:10,569 --> 00:26:13,530 There's a lot of guys in here that have spent a lot of years 431 00:26:13,947 --> 00:26:16,324 and have been in a lot of danger, and, uh... 432 00:26:17,284 --> 00:26:19,077 it's been for our safety most of the time. 433 00:26:19,202 --> 00:26:22,497 So I wanna thank each and every one of you for all of the work you've done 434 00:26:22,706 --> 00:26:24,499 and all the dangerous spots that you've been in 435 00:26:24,666 --> 00:26:26,418 since you've been working with the Americans. 436 00:26:28,044 --> 00:26:29,879 And I want... I want all you guys to know 437 00:26:30,171 --> 00:26:34,467 that we were blindsided with this news very, very recently. 438 00:26:34,718 --> 00:26:37,804 We weren't holding on to this information and not telling you guys, okay? 439 00:26:38,096 --> 00:26:41,891 (IN PASHTO) If we go back to our normal civilian lives, 440 00:26:42,684 --> 00:26:44,185 we will be in danger. 441 00:26:44,894 --> 00:26:46,563 If we work with the Afghan government, 442 00:26:46,730 --> 00:26:49,024 we will be tracked down and harassed 443 00:26:49,190 --> 00:26:52,485 and the government will not be able to do anything. 444 00:26:53,445 --> 00:26:55,572 I don't know about the others, 445 00:26:55,697 --> 00:26:58,116 but my house has been targeted twice. 446 00:26:58,908 --> 00:27:01,828 None of these soldiers will be safe. 447 00:27:02,120 --> 00:27:04,748 US SOLDIER 1: (IN ENGLISH) These decisions are made way, way, way above us. 448 00:27:05,332 --> 00:27:07,292 Us, the people on the ground, 449 00:27:07,751 --> 00:27:09,961 unfortunately, we have very little input in that. 450 00:27:10,045 --> 00:27:12,714 (AFGHAN SOLDIER SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 451 00:27:12,839 --> 00:27:14,758 TRANSLATOR: (IN ENGLISH) It's not your fault. We know. 452 00:27:15,342 --> 00:27:18,136 US SOLDIER 2: Yeah. I mean, honestly, we really can't express to you guys enough 453 00:27:18,511 --> 00:27:20,639 what it means to us, the job that you've done 454 00:27:20,722 --> 00:27:22,432 and who you guys are as people. 455 00:27:22,724 --> 00:27:25,268 Like, we really, really do truly appreciate you guys 456 00:27:25,393 --> 00:27:26,853 for everything that you've done. 457 00:27:26,978 --> 00:27:33,401 (AFGHAN SOLDIER SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 458 00:27:33,568 --> 00:27:37,322 (FOLK MUSIC PLAYING) 459 00:27:40,033 --> 00:27:43,578 (SOLDIERS AND INTERPRETERS CHEERING) 460 00:27:55,340 --> 00:27:59,260 (SINGING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 461 00:28:22,867 --> 00:28:25,578 (SOLDIERS LAUGHING) 462 00:28:27,872 --> 00:28:30,375 (LAUGHS) 463 00:28:31,167 --> 00:28:33,002 US SOLDIER 3: (IN ENGLISH) Is that a bird on your shoulder 464 00:28:33,086 --> 00:28:34,504 or are you just happy to see me? 465 00:28:43,221 --> 00:28:44,556 (MUSIC CONCLUDES) 466 00:28:44,723 --> 00:28:50,770 (SOLDIERS APPLAUDING, CHEERING) 467 00:28:56,901 --> 00:28:59,362 (THUNDER RUMBLES) 468 00:29:03,491 --> 00:29:10,290 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 469 00:29:19,090 --> 00:29:22,761 US SOLDIER: Three, two, one! 470 00:29:25,221 --> 00:29:26,222 Yeah! 471 00:29:42,030 --> 00:29:43,823 (EXPLOSION) 472 00:29:52,207 --> 00:29:55,919 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 473 00:29:59,130 --> 00:30:01,591 (IN PASHTO) Where are the Taliban going? 474 00:30:02,008 --> 00:30:03,885 SOLDIER 1: They are right there in the center. 475 00:30:04,385 --> 00:30:06,054 I see right there. 476 00:30:06,638 --> 00:30:11,935 Some Taliban have entered Qalai Mukhtar. 477 00:30:12,685 --> 00:30:17,357 Brothers, they're getting closer, let's keep an eye on them. 478 00:30:17,524 --> 00:30:20,860 I think they're waiting for the US to leave Helmand. 479 00:30:20,985 --> 00:30:22,737 Then they will attack. 480 00:30:22,904 --> 00:30:26,449 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 481 00:30:26,658 --> 00:30:28,868 (FIRE CRACKLING) 482 00:30:40,672 --> 00:30:42,006 JACK: (IN ENGLISH) How old are you? 483 00:30:42,632 --> 00:30:44,008 US SOLDIER 1: Twenty. 484 00:30:45,051 --> 00:30:46,386 Were you born when this war started? 485 00:30:46,678 --> 00:30:47,679 US SOLDIER 1: Yeah, barely. 486 00:30:47,762 --> 00:30:48,763 Barely. 487 00:30:48,888 --> 00:30:50,098 US SOLDIER 1: I was like one. 488 00:30:50,306 --> 00:30:52,100 -JACK: You were still in diapers. -(CHUCKLES) 489 00:30:54,185 --> 00:30:58,106 Hey, can you grab all those care packages and start throwing them to the fire? 490 00:30:58,356 --> 00:31:00,859 -US SOLDIER 1: Yeah, where they at? -Uh, they used to be in the back. 491 00:31:01,943 --> 00:31:03,069 US SOLDIER 1: Of the building? 492 00:31:03,778 --> 00:31:05,196 Yeah, we can't take them with us. 493 00:31:08,616 --> 00:31:11,202 I'm not the president of the United States, I don't... 494 00:31:11,786 --> 00:31:14,497 But someone had to make a call, and he made a call. 495 00:31:16,124 --> 00:31:17,834 You know, you're never gonna have all the... 496 00:31:19,460 --> 00:31:21,462 answers to a decision that you need to make 497 00:31:21,588 --> 00:31:23,590 if you wait for all the answers. 498 00:31:24,549 --> 00:31:27,260 And in the time you've made that decision in the past. So... 499 00:31:28,720 --> 00:31:30,805 you make a decision with the best information 500 00:31:30,889 --> 00:31:33,600 you have available at the time and you roll with it. 501 00:31:34,934 --> 00:31:36,769 If I knew more than that, I'd get paid more. 502 00:31:37,604 --> 00:31:39,981 US SOLDIER 2: True, it's the end of something. But... 503 00:31:41,274 --> 00:31:43,776 what is it the end of? The end of an era? 504 00:31:43,902 --> 00:31:47,155 The end of an operation? Of a project? I don't know. 505 00:31:48,239 --> 00:31:51,659 Only history will tell us what exactly it is the end of. 506 00:31:54,787 --> 00:31:59,167 (FLAGPOLE RATTLING) 507 00:31:59,417 --> 00:32:03,338 (SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING) 508 00:32:21,940 --> 00:32:23,191 US SOLDIER 1: It'll be right side up. 509 00:32:30,323 --> 00:32:34,452 -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -GENERAL SADAT: I think it's entangled. 510 00:32:34,869 --> 00:32:37,121 -US SOLDIER 2: Yeah. -GENERAL SADAT: Can you lower it? 511 00:32:41,459 --> 00:32:42,502 -Yeah. -US SOLDIER 3: Yeah. 512 00:32:44,170 --> 00:32:45,171 All right. 513 00:32:45,797 --> 00:32:46,965 US SOLDIER 4: Watch your head. 514 00:32:47,632 --> 00:32:50,635 -GENERAL SADAT: One, two, three. Hurrah. -(SOLDIER GRUNTING) 515 00:32:52,428 --> 00:32:54,597 (SOMBER MUSIC FADES) 516 00:32:54,681 --> 00:32:57,266 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 517 00:33:00,186 --> 00:33:01,980 GENERAL SADAT: (IN PASHTO) Stand at attention. 518 00:33:03,064 --> 00:33:05,483 To respect our national flag 519 00:33:05,608 --> 00:33:06,693 face the flag. 520 00:33:06,859 --> 00:33:08,820 Salute. 521 00:33:14,492 --> 00:33:16,077 Stand at ease. 522 00:33:16,452 --> 00:33:18,371 US SOLDIER: (IN ENGLISH) Stay safe here. Thank you, sir. 523 00:33:18,454 --> 00:33:20,456 -GENERAL SADAT: I'll miss you guys. -JACK: Yeah, we'll see. 524 00:33:20,665 --> 00:33:22,291 GENERAL SADAT: Are we seeing you tomorrow? 525 00:33:22,792 --> 00:33:24,210 JACK: We'll be gone. Yeah. 526 00:33:24,293 --> 00:33:25,920 GENERAL SADAT: Oh, you're leaving early in the morning? 527 00:33:26,087 --> 00:33:28,589 -JACK: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. -(SIGHS) 528 00:33:28,715 --> 00:33:32,844 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 529 00:33:33,261 --> 00:33:34,554 I wish you all the best. 530 00:33:34,887 --> 00:33:35,888 Yes, sir. Bring it in. 531 00:33:36,014 --> 00:33:39,559 All right. How you doing? This is it. Uh... 532 00:33:40,727 --> 00:33:45,314 Hey, sir, I just want to tell you, I've been coming over here since 2013. 533 00:33:45,398 --> 00:33:48,026 Um, we've lost quite a few Green Berets. 534 00:33:48,317 --> 00:33:51,779 Um, this is definitely an emotional thing for a lot of us. 535 00:33:52,113 --> 00:33:55,074 It's something I'll always look back and reflect on. 536 00:33:55,575 --> 00:33:57,827 It's, uh, it's tough leaving. 537 00:33:59,078 --> 00:34:01,622 (BREATHES HEAVILY) 538 00:34:02,206 --> 00:34:05,168 It was a great honor, sir. I wish you all the best. 539 00:34:05,960 --> 00:34:07,462 -Thank you, sir. -All right. 540 00:34:13,551 --> 00:34:15,011 JACK: There comes a point 541 00:34:15,136 --> 00:34:18,306 where whoever took part in a war ask themselves, 542 00:34:18,389 --> 00:34:21,517 "Why did we do it? What did we achieve? 543 00:34:21,642 --> 00:34:24,145 "And what did we sacrifice to get there?" 544 00:34:29,609 --> 00:34:31,903 Twenty years and two trillion dollars. 545 00:34:32,570 --> 00:34:34,363 Two-and-a-half-thousand Americans dead alone, 546 00:34:34,447 --> 00:34:36,199 not even counting for Afghans or coalition. 547 00:34:38,034 --> 00:34:40,036 There's a cost. There's a huge cost. 548 00:34:41,871 --> 00:34:45,083 -(AIRPLANE ENGINE BLARING) -JACK: This isn't a win. 549 00:34:47,835 --> 00:34:49,754 Everything we've gained is at risk. 550 00:34:57,303 --> 00:35:00,765 JACK: General Sadat, this is Chief Jack. 551 00:35:00,973 --> 00:35:03,392 May you please tell your men, uh, give them the best for us. 552 00:35:05,770 --> 00:35:07,438 We share your frustrations, 553 00:35:08,147 --> 00:35:12,985 knowing that we may or may not be there for, uh, the upcoming fights. 554 00:35:16,447 --> 00:35:17,990 We haven't given up on you. 555 00:35:19,909 --> 00:35:23,788 All right, sir, uh, take care. Stay safe and we'll talk soon. 556 00:36:07,665 --> 00:36:11,794 (AFGHANI REPORTER SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 557 00:36:11,878 --> 00:36:13,880 MALE REPORTER 1: (IN ENGLISH) What is happening on the ground 558 00:36:14,005 --> 00:36:15,673 -there in Afghanistan? -FEMALE REPORTER 1: Well, 559 00:36:15,756 --> 00:36:18,426 some have described it as a new day dawning. 560 00:36:18,509 --> 00:36:20,094 (MALE REPORTER 2 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 561 00:36:20,219 --> 00:36:21,888 FEMALE REPORTER 2: (IN ENGLISH) US forces may have 562 00:36:22,013 --> 00:36:23,222 largely left Afghanistan, 563 00:36:23,347 --> 00:36:25,725 but the country's four-decade long war continues. 564 00:36:25,850 --> 00:36:29,228 (MALE REPORTER 3 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 565 00:36:29,312 --> 00:36:31,856 MALE REPORTER 4: (IN ENGLISH) ...already, the Taliban are increasing attacks 566 00:36:31,939 --> 00:36:33,107 on Afghan forces... 567 00:36:33,232 --> 00:36:36,194 (MALE REPORTER 5 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 568 00:36:36,277 --> 00:36:38,321 FEMALE REPORTER 3: (IN ENGLISH) The reports of US Intelligence 569 00:36:38,446 --> 00:36:40,865 estimating that once the US is fully out of the country... 570 00:36:40,990 --> 00:36:42,533 (MALE REPORTER 6 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 571 00:36:42,658 --> 00:36:46,454 ...the Afghan government could fall in as little as six months. 572 00:36:48,206 --> 00:36:50,374 FEMALE VOICE: There's a young general who's become very famous 573 00:36:50,499 --> 00:36:52,793 in Afghanistan, General Sami Sadat, 574 00:36:53,711 --> 00:36:58,299 and he's managed to repel multiple attacks by the Taliban. 575 00:36:58,758 --> 00:37:01,302 That shows there are people who are capable of fighting 576 00:37:01,427 --> 00:37:03,221 and still determined to fight. 577 00:37:22,198 --> 00:37:23,199 (GUN CHAMBER CLICKING) 578 00:37:26,327 --> 00:37:28,788 GENERAL SADAT: (IN PASHTO) In the name of God, 579 00:37:28,913 --> 00:37:31,415 greetings to our dear friends and brothers. 580 00:37:31,666 --> 00:37:33,501 (INDISTINCT CLAMOR) 581 00:37:33,960 --> 00:37:35,836 Come out of your homes. 582 00:37:36,629 --> 00:37:38,589 Come off of the streets. 583 00:37:39,382 --> 00:37:41,342 Come to your national security forces. 584 00:37:42,426 --> 00:37:44,804 Come and take up arms. 585 00:37:44,971 --> 00:37:46,889 This is the day. This is the time. 586 00:37:46,973 --> 00:37:48,182 (CROWD CHEERING, APPLAUDING) 587 00:37:48,391 --> 00:37:52,436 If everything we have works together, 588 00:37:52,728 --> 00:37:56,107 is there any power that can break us? 589 00:37:56,232 --> 00:37:58,234 -Allahu Akbar! -Allahu Akbar! 590 00:37:58,442 --> 00:38:04,532 -(CROWD APPLAUDING) -(INDISTINCT CLAMOR) 591 00:38:07,159 --> 00:38:08,828 GENERAL SADAT: (IN ENGLISH) This is a fight between 592 00:38:08,953 --> 00:38:11,539 totalitarianism and freedom. 593 00:38:11,622 --> 00:38:13,708 (IN PASHTO) We will defend our country, yes? 594 00:38:13,874 --> 00:38:14,875 CROWD: Yes. 595 00:38:15,501 --> 00:38:17,461 GENERAL SADAT: (IN ENGLISH) The Taliban used the script 596 00:38:17,586 --> 00:38:21,799 of the Holy Quran for their own political interest. 597 00:38:23,175 --> 00:38:28,431 Trying to control and govern the ethics and the rule of life for everyone else. 598 00:38:29,056 --> 00:38:30,182 (IN PASHTO) Are you ready? 599 00:38:30,308 --> 00:38:31,392 CROWD: Yes. 600 00:38:31,726 --> 00:38:33,644 -Say, "God is great." -CROWD: God is great. 601 00:38:33,728 --> 00:38:37,315 -(REPEATS CHANT IN PASHTO) -(CROWD CHANTS IN RESPONSE) 602 00:38:37,648 --> 00:38:41,360 (CROWD CHEERING, APPLAUDING) 603 00:38:43,279 --> 00:38:46,240 GENERAL SADAT: (IN ENGLISH) This society wants to be free. 604 00:38:46,949 --> 00:38:50,286 They know that under the Taliban, they will not have food. 605 00:38:50,578 --> 00:38:55,041 They will not allow women to work. They don't allow women to be educated. 606 00:38:56,751 --> 00:38:59,628 They will be enslaved to those terrorist ideas. 607 00:38:59,795 --> 00:39:02,882 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 608 00:39:05,134 --> 00:39:07,219 (GENERAL SADAT SPEAKING IN DARI PERSIAN) 609 00:39:08,804 --> 00:39:12,641 We are recruiting 1,000 new soldiers 610 00:39:12,850 --> 00:39:16,354 to the Afghan National Army. 611 00:39:16,854 --> 00:39:20,358 Right now, people are interested in working with us 612 00:39:20,483 --> 00:39:25,237 because of our courage, bravery, and resistance. 613 00:39:25,404 --> 00:39:29,408 I don't want you to get nervous like in the other provinces. 614 00:39:31,118 --> 00:39:33,329 This process must not fail. 615 00:39:33,621 --> 00:39:36,207 SOLDIER 1: Commander, consider how much ammunition 616 00:39:36,290 --> 00:39:38,376 will be wasted in practice. 617 00:39:38,626 --> 00:39:43,297 Weapons training will be very costly. 618 00:39:43,839 --> 00:39:45,800 GENERAL SADAT: We must let them train. 619 00:39:46,008 --> 00:39:49,220 It will make a huge difference on the battlefield. 620 00:39:50,388 --> 00:39:51,555 (SPEAKS IN DARI PERSIAN) 621 00:39:55,559 --> 00:39:58,187 SOLDIER 2: (OVER RADIO) Uqab, you saw the vehicles, right? 622 00:39:59,605 --> 00:40:03,192 SOLDIER 3: (OVER RADIO) With six or seven people gathered? 623 00:40:03,776 --> 00:40:06,737 Confirming this is the enemy, correct? 624 00:40:07,988 --> 00:40:12,535 SOLDIER 4: Roger, we see them, we've been tracking them. 625 00:40:13,202 --> 00:40:14,912 That's the target. 626 00:40:15,204 --> 00:40:17,498 With your approval, they'll launch an air strike. 627 00:40:18,332 --> 00:40:21,127 Even if they miss the target, they'll still inflict damage. 628 00:40:21,293 --> 00:40:23,003 They will not miss it, man. 629 00:40:23,129 --> 00:40:24,171 (TELEPHONE RINGING) 630 00:40:24,380 --> 00:40:26,966 Tell them to strike immediately, they're getting in the car. 631 00:40:27,466 --> 00:40:29,427 Hit it wherever it goes. 632 00:40:30,010 --> 00:40:32,471 SOLDIER 4: (OVER RADIO) By the time the chopper arrives, 633 00:40:32,596 --> 00:40:35,099 the Talibs will hear our communication. 634 00:40:35,266 --> 00:40:38,394 They'll disperse and it'll all be in vain. 635 00:40:38,686 --> 00:40:40,980 If you attack from the northeast, 636 00:40:41,105 --> 00:40:44,525 God willing, we will not have any collateral damage. 637 00:40:44,608 --> 00:40:46,652 (HELICOPTER WHIRRING) 638 00:40:50,948 --> 00:40:55,119 AFGHAN PILOT 1: 25, 326. 639 00:40:55,453 --> 00:40:58,831 94, 864. 640 00:40:58,956 --> 00:41:01,959 These are the enemy's coordinates. 641 00:41:03,002 --> 00:41:05,963 GENERAL SADAT: (OVER RADIO) You know what to do, brother. 642 00:41:07,965 --> 00:41:09,175 (MISSILES FIRING) 643 00:41:12,678 --> 00:41:15,764 AFGHAN PILOT 1: (OVER RADIO) Commander, we missed the target and hit the road. 644 00:41:15,931 --> 00:41:18,392 SOLDIER 1: Come on, key in the coordinates immediately. 645 00:41:18,476 --> 00:41:20,811 AFGHAN PILOT 2: (OVER RADIO) 250, 800. 646 00:41:21,854 --> 00:41:24,398 AFGHAN PILOT 3: (OVER RADIO) We are going to finish the mission. 647 00:41:24,940 --> 00:41:26,692 Brother, do it. 648 00:41:27,359 --> 00:41:32,198 As you know, this is a very important target. 649 00:41:32,323 --> 00:41:34,116 AFGHAN PILOT 2: Copy that. 650 00:41:48,589 --> 00:41:49,757 (MISSILES FIRING) 651 00:41:51,759 --> 00:41:53,427 AFGHAN PILOT: Well done. 652 00:41:54,428 --> 00:41:55,721 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 653 00:41:56,263 --> 00:41:57,848 SOLDIER 2: (OVER RADIO) The vehicle stopped moving. 654 00:41:57,932 --> 00:42:00,976 The target has been destroyed. 655 00:42:01,310 --> 00:42:02,853 (BREATHES HEAVILY) 656 00:42:04,563 --> 00:42:08,484 SOLDIER 3: (OVER RADIO) Two of the six are dead. One wounded. 657 00:42:08,609 --> 00:42:12,238 The one standing up is picking up the dead. 658 00:42:13,113 --> 00:42:16,575 Send me the report tomorrow 659 00:42:16,700 --> 00:42:19,745 about which motherfuckers have been killed. 660 00:42:20,287 --> 00:42:25,751 so that we can see who in that strike has been handed a ticket to hell. 661 00:42:31,674 --> 00:42:35,636 SOLDIER 1: Commander, we still see enemy movements here in the Lashkar Gah. 662 00:42:35,803 --> 00:42:38,347 AFGHAN COMMANDER: This location is very important for us 663 00:42:38,556 --> 00:42:40,933 because if this front line is pushed back, 664 00:42:41,016 --> 00:42:44,478 the Taliban will get really close to the city. 665 00:42:44,645 --> 00:42:46,855 Another thing, Commander, the enemy is preparing. 666 00:42:46,981 --> 00:42:50,025 They haven't attacked us for the last three to four nights. 667 00:42:50,192 --> 00:42:51,652 So they are in preparation mode now. 668 00:42:51,735 --> 00:42:54,780 They will certainly attack us within the next three days. 669 00:42:55,114 --> 00:42:58,158 That's why they've been very quiet for the last three nights. 670 00:42:59,076 --> 00:43:00,995 Alright. That's that. 671 00:43:10,546 --> 00:43:12,214 GENERAL SADAT: (IN ENGLISH) I wanna live long enough 672 00:43:12,298 --> 00:43:14,174 to see peace in our country. 673 00:43:14,425 --> 00:43:15,968 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 674 00:43:17,761 --> 00:43:21,056 GENERAL SADAT: Spend time with my family, with my son. 675 00:43:23,475 --> 00:43:25,894 Grow old in Afghanistan. 676 00:43:27,855 --> 00:43:30,858 And ultimately, die in Afghanistan. 677 00:43:32,860 --> 00:43:35,279 My family believes in the cause. 678 00:43:37,740 --> 00:43:41,160 But they're afraid that they will lose me into the cause. 679 00:43:42,077 --> 00:43:48,208 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 680 00:44:09,104 --> 00:44:13,525 SOLDIER: (IN PASHTO, OVER RADIO) Our base is being attacked by mortars. 681 00:44:16,403 --> 00:44:20,157 We have two martyrs as a result. 682 00:44:20,282 --> 00:44:21,283 (PHONE RINGING) 683 00:44:21,367 --> 00:44:22,993 GENERAL SADAT: Hello, sir. 684 00:44:23,577 --> 00:44:29,750 Unfortunately, Tapi Toopchi base has been overrun by the Taliban. 685 00:44:30,209 --> 00:44:32,670 I was afraid of that. 686 00:44:32,836 --> 00:44:37,007 God forbids, if one place falls, it will impact other places too. 687 00:44:37,174 --> 00:44:39,259 SOLDIER: (OVER RADIO) Our guys abandoned the district office, 688 00:44:39,385 --> 00:44:40,969 the prison, and the police station. 689 00:44:41,136 --> 00:44:43,597 The Taliban has taken over. 690 00:44:44,348 --> 00:44:47,810 It's an order to everyone to stay there. 691 00:44:50,729 --> 00:44:52,106 (SIGHS) 692 00:44:55,317 --> 00:44:56,443 (SIGHING) 693 00:44:56,694 --> 00:44:59,029 Our men have abandoned the district. 694 00:44:59,822 --> 00:45:02,449 (CRICKETS CHIRPING) 695 00:45:02,825 --> 00:45:04,201 What should we do? 696 00:45:04,660 --> 00:45:06,870 If we tell them to go back, they may be too exhausted. 697 00:45:06,954 --> 00:45:08,497 Parwani, come here. 698 00:45:09,081 --> 00:45:12,167 Do you think if we order them to recapture the district, 699 00:45:12,334 --> 00:45:15,462 they'll have the energy and will to do it? 700 00:45:16,046 --> 00:45:18,340 They must do something. 701 00:45:18,465 --> 00:45:21,635 Otherwise, it means they too are surrendering. 702 00:45:22,094 --> 00:45:24,138 GENERAL SADAT: What about supplies? 703 00:45:24,555 --> 00:45:27,307 They don't have ammunition, unfortunately. 704 00:45:28,016 --> 00:45:31,186 (CELL PHONE BEEPING) 705 00:45:33,188 --> 00:45:34,815 BLACKHAWK COMMANDER: (OVER PHONE) Commander, 706 00:45:34,940 --> 00:45:36,734 I am the Deputy Blackhawk Commander. 707 00:45:36,942 --> 00:45:37,985 Hello. 708 00:45:38,444 --> 00:45:42,531 Resupplying the 4th Battalion is very important to us. 709 00:45:42,865 --> 00:45:45,826 They need our help. 710 00:46:04,386 --> 00:46:05,763 (MISSILES FIRING) 711 00:46:09,975 --> 00:46:15,606 AFGHAN PILOT 1: The enemy is striking other personnel in the area. 712 00:46:17,733 --> 00:46:21,195 GENERAL SADAT: (OVER RADIO) Are you being fired at right now? 713 00:46:24,615 --> 00:46:26,408 I have no visuals. 714 00:46:27,075 --> 00:46:31,955 -(EXPLOSION) -(GUNSHOTS FIRING) 715 00:46:32,289 --> 00:46:36,835 AFGHAN PILOT 1: Cobra, Cobra. They're attacking with RPGs. Be careful. 716 00:46:41,507 --> 00:46:44,676 They are attacking us from that location. 717 00:46:50,432 --> 00:46:51,850 (RADIO CRACKLES) 718 00:46:51,975 --> 00:46:54,895 AFGHAN PILOT 1: (OVER RADIO) We want to land, but they won't let us. 719 00:46:55,479 --> 00:46:57,314 They are striking us. 720 00:46:57,523 --> 00:47:02,110 Destroy as many Taliban targets as you can. 721 00:47:04,738 --> 00:47:06,657 AFGHAN PILOT 1: Cobra, can you hear me? Cobra. 722 00:47:19,753 --> 00:47:21,630 They're not letting us move forward. 723 00:47:21,880 --> 00:47:23,173 (GUN FIRING) 724 00:47:23,966 --> 00:47:27,511 AFGHAN PILOT 2: It's impossible to complete the mission. 725 00:47:28,554 --> 00:47:31,598 Also, we're running out of fuel. 726 00:47:33,767 --> 00:47:36,895 Let's get to a safe altitude, and I’ll turn around. 727 00:47:37,354 --> 00:47:38,647 (GENERAL SADAT GROANS SOFTLY) 728 00:47:39,481 --> 00:47:45,070 (PHONE LINE TRILLING) 729 00:47:49,658 --> 00:47:50,826 (GENERAL SADAT SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 730 00:47:50,909 --> 00:47:53,453 AFGHAN PILOT 2: (OVER PHONE) Sir, the helicopter landed 731 00:47:53,620 --> 00:47:55,956 and won't be able to fly again. 732 00:47:57,791 --> 00:47:59,585 (DOG PANTING) 733 00:48:02,212 --> 00:48:06,174 GENERAL SADAT: Yes, Governor, I know. Let's hope for the best. 734 00:48:06,383 --> 00:48:08,010 We will continue to fight them. 735 00:48:09,344 --> 00:48:11,054 The rest we leave to God. 736 00:48:11,722 --> 00:48:13,765 (CRICKETS CHIRPING) 737 00:48:31,325 --> 00:48:36,204 (INDISTINCT CLAMOR) 738 00:48:43,837 --> 00:48:45,797 DOCTOR 1: They wrapped the tourniquet yesterday 739 00:48:45,964 --> 00:48:48,008 and haven't opened it since then. 740 00:48:49,009 --> 00:48:50,177 Was it a mine? 741 00:48:50,385 --> 00:48:52,137 DOCTOR 2: No, it was an RPG. 742 00:48:54,181 --> 00:48:57,726 (HEART RATE MONITOR BEEPING) 743 00:48:58,352 --> 00:49:00,270 How many are injured? 744 00:49:00,354 --> 00:49:01,939 DOCTOR 1: 36. 745 00:49:02,064 --> 00:49:03,690 We have 36 injured? 746 00:49:03,857 --> 00:49:07,736 DOCTOR 1: Yes, all from the last operations. 747 00:49:07,861 --> 00:49:09,363 The total number is 36. 748 00:49:09,571 --> 00:49:11,114 How many of those need surgery? 749 00:49:11,281 --> 00:49:14,159 DOCTOR 1: 22 of them need surgery. 750 00:49:17,204 --> 00:49:20,374 Hello, how are you all? 751 00:49:20,540 --> 00:49:22,042 How are you? 752 00:49:24,628 --> 00:49:27,005 How are you? Lay down. 753 00:49:27,547 --> 00:49:30,008 How are you, young man? 754 00:49:31,468 --> 00:49:33,679 Freedom fighters, we wish you good health. 755 00:49:34,304 --> 00:49:36,682 May God heal you quickly. 756 00:49:39,518 --> 00:49:42,562 PATIENT: I have complaint about my company commander. 757 00:49:42,729 --> 00:49:43,772 Yes? 758 00:49:44,523 --> 00:49:51,405 He smokes hashish, and then sits stoned and doesn't move. 759 00:49:52,197 --> 00:49:56,159 So, his men surrender to the Taliban. 760 00:49:56,410 --> 00:49:58,203 They're disappointed in him. 761 00:49:58,578 --> 00:50:01,498 Don't worry. It's because of worry and stress. 762 00:50:01,707 --> 00:50:03,375 Don't stress at all. 763 00:50:03,500 --> 00:50:07,713 It's just a wave. God willing, we'll regain all territory. 764 00:50:07,879 --> 00:50:12,718 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 765 00:50:15,303 --> 00:50:17,597 We don't have any more patients, right? 766 00:50:17,848 --> 00:50:24,688 (GREETING IN PASHTO) 767 00:50:25,939 --> 00:50:31,194 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 768 00:50:39,703 --> 00:50:42,164 GENERAL SADAT: When I look at the situation, 769 00:50:42,289 --> 00:50:44,291 it has now become a war of attrition. 770 00:50:45,042 --> 00:50:47,669 Both for us and for the Taliban. 771 00:50:48,420 --> 00:50:53,133 For the Taliban, it's about recruiting fighters 772 00:50:53,884 --> 00:50:57,971 and deciding what areas to control. 773 00:50:58,638 --> 00:51:02,684 And it's tiring for us because our bases are surrounded by them 774 00:51:02,851 --> 00:51:04,853 and we don't have strong air power. 775 00:51:05,020 --> 00:51:08,648 SOLDIER: Commander, after the withdrawal of international forces, 776 00:51:08,857 --> 00:51:13,695 the main goal of the enemy in this area 777 00:51:14,196 --> 00:51:16,823 is to capture the city of Lashkar Gah. 778 00:51:17,532 --> 00:51:21,953 If Lashkar Gah falls, we won't be able to hold onto Kabul. 779 00:51:22,120 --> 00:51:25,749 The collapse will start from here. 780 00:51:34,341 --> 00:51:36,051 MARY LOUISE: (IN ENGLISH) Despite your efforts, 781 00:51:36,134 --> 00:51:38,345 if things get worse instead of better, 782 00:51:38,428 --> 00:51:41,848 if the worse comes to pass, and your government falls... 783 00:51:41,973 --> 00:51:43,767 GENERAL SADAT: Well, I don't think for a second 784 00:51:44,017 --> 00:51:46,061 that our government will fall. 785 00:51:46,311 --> 00:51:49,648 (HELICOPTER WHIRRING) 786 00:51:49,898 --> 00:51:52,859 GENERAL SADAT: We will beat the odds. We always did, you know? 787 00:51:52,943 --> 00:51:56,154 Now, call me an optimist, but this is why I serve, 788 00:51:56,279 --> 00:51:59,074 this is why I choose the worst place in Afghanistan 789 00:51:59,157 --> 00:52:01,535 to take command and to lead my men. 790 00:52:09,000 --> 00:52:11,002 MARY LOUISE: That is Commanding General Sami Sadat 791 00:52:11,128 --> 00:52:14,464 speaking to us from the frontlines there in Southwestern Afghanistan. 792 00:52:14,548 --> 00:52:16,675 General Sadat, thanks for being with us again. 793 00:52:16,925 --> 00:52:18,426 GENERAL SADAT: Thank you, Mary Louise. 794 00:52:29,813 --> 00:52:34,609 Right now, the battle in Lashkar Gah is the most important frontline. 795 00:52:35,902 --> 00:52:39,197 I decided it's time to move operations. 796 00:52:42,367 --> 00:52:45,996 (HELICOPTER WHIRRING) 797 00:52:50,584 --> 00:52:53,003 GENERAL AUSTIN: (OVER PHONE) Sami, I'm checking in to see how you're doing. 798 00:52:53,086 --> 00:52:55,046 You just let me know how things are going 799 00:52:55,172 --> 00:52:57,549 and how you're seeing things in Helmand right now. 800 00:52:57,757 --> 00:52:59,467 Stay well. Talk to you soon. 801 00:53:00,552 --> 00:53:03,388 GENERAL SADAT: Hey, sir. I have arrived in Lashkar Gah. 802 00:53:03,847 --> 00:53:06,558 I'm staying in Lashkar Gah and fight from here. 803 00:53:09,853 --> 00:53:12,480 SOLDIER: (IN PASHTO, OVER PHONE) Commander, we just received intel 804 00:53:12,689 --> 00:53:15,692 that the enemy has prepared a car bomb. 805 00:53:16,151 --> 00:53:17,652 It's heading in your direction. 806 00:53:18,778 --> 00:53:20,447 GENERAL SADAT: Let's get moving. 807 00:53:20,989 --> 00:53:23,658 (HUMVEE ENGINE REVVING) 808 00:53:26,828 --> 00:53:30,123 (CAR HORN HONKING) 809 00:53:37,589 --> 00:53:39,132 -(CAR HORN HONKING) -(EXPLOSION IN DISTANCE) 810 00:53:39,257 --> 00:53:41,092 (SIREN WAILING IN DISTANCE) 811 00:53:50,602 --> 00:53:52,854 -(CRICKETS CHIRPING) -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) 812 00:53:53,021 --> 00:53:55,857 (SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING) 813 00:53:59,402 --> 00:54:00,946 (INDISTINCT CHATTER OVER RADIO) 814 00:54:10,622 --> 00:54:12,249 GENERAL SADAT: (IN ENGLISH) These are the photos 815 00:54:12,415 --> 00:54:14,793 of the vehicle-borne IED. 816 00:54:14,918 --> 00:54:20,674 Basically, a vehicle that's packed with explosives to attack my convoy. 817 00:54:22,842 --> 00:54:27,055 So before they reached our convoy, the vehicle self-detonated. 818 00:54:27,389 --> 00:54:32,310 And you can see the body parts of three people blown into little pieces. 819 00:54:36,022 --> 00:54:38,066 (SOMBER MUSIC FADES) 820 00:54:38,316 --> 00:54:39,609 (WATER SPLASHING) 821 00:54:41,486 --> 00:54:42,696 (GROANS) 822 00:54:49,619 --> 00:54:50,704 (RADIO BEEPS) 823 00:54:50,787 --> 00:54:52,622 SOLDIER: (IN PASHTO, OVER RADIO) Ebad, can you hear me? 824 00:54:53,164 --> 00:54:54,291 EBAD: I can hear you. 825 00:54:54,374 --> 00:54:56,751 SOLDIER: The Commander is heading inside. 826 00:54:57,627 --> 00:55:03,008 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 827 00:55:06,177 --> 00:55:08,888 GENERAL SADAT: The Commander and I were having a discussion, 828 00:55:09,097 --> 00:55:10,974 and now it's time to make a decision. 829 00:55:11,266 --> 00:55:15,812 We've reduced the training from three months to twelve days. 830 00:55:16,396 --> 00:55:21,276 Once they completed training, you can give them weapons. 831 00:55:21,443 --> 00:55:25,030 SENIOR SOLDIER: But Commander, there's still an issue with the ammunition 832 00:55:25,405 --> 00:55:27,282 It hasn't arrived. 833 00:55:27,907 --> 00:55:29,242 You are the senior leader. 834 00:55:29,367 --> 00:55:33,788 Be as creative as you can in this work. 835 00:55:33,955 --> 00:55:36,833 These men are your support. Make it happen. 836 00:55:36,958 --> 00:55:39,127 SENIOR SOLDIER: I just wanted to get your permission. 837 00:55:39,252 --> 00:55:42,630 Done, now you have my order to move forward. 838 00:55:42,922 --> 00:55:45,508 Must I go around and find everyone M16 ammunition? 839 00:55:45,633 --> 00:55:47,927 How many bases are here in Lashkar Gah? 840 00:55:52,098 --> 00:55:57,228 This effort will change the destiny of this region. 841 00:55:57,896 --> 00:55:59,689 It is a very important process. 842 00:56:00,648 --> 00:56:04,194 If you think this is not worth the effort, you are wrong. 843 00:56:04,736 --> 00:56:10,283 It needs effort, patience, money, and good leadership. 844 00:56:10,575 --> 00:56:12,660 This is our job and our responsibility. 845 00:56:12,744 --> 00:56:14,537 If not, then what is our job? 846 00:56:14,704 --> 00:56:16,164 -Huh? -SENIOR SOLDIER: Yeah. 847 00:56:16,664 --> 00:56:17,916 (SIGHS) 848 00:56:18,208 --> 00:56:21,211 (FOREBODING MUSIC PLAYING) 849 00:56:21,461 --> 00:56:23,630 This will lead to good results. 850 00:56:25,840 --> 00:56:27,509 Should we leave now, sir? 851 00:56:30,553 --> 00:56:33,598 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 852 00:56:33,765 --> 00:56:36,142 GENERAL SADAT: Freedom fighters, have strength. 853 00:56:42,273 --> 00:56:44,025 GENERAL SADAT: (IN ENGLISH) The last couple of months 854 00:56:44,192 --> 00:56:47,153 have taken a toll on me psychologically. 855 00:56:47,320 --> 00:56:48,863 (SIGHS) 856 00:56:52,450 --> 00:56:55,245 With the US gone, I'm feeling more pressure 857 00:56:55,328 --> 00:56:58,540 on how to hold our country together. 858 00:57:03,086 --> 00:57:07,090 I can see that the Afghan forces feel that they're abandoned 859 00:57:07,215 --> 00:57:09,509 in the middle of this vicious war. 860 00:57:12,387 --> 00:57:14,180 And it is affecting their moral. 861 00:57:14,556 --> 00:57:18,977 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 862 00:57:19,227 --> 00:57:23,022 GENERAL SADAT: As the General, continuing to send men into the battle 863 00:57:23,148 --> 00:57:26,192 without knowing their fate wears on me. 864 00:57:26,443 --> 00:57:28,361 (CUTLERY CLATTERING) 865 00:57:28,611 --> 00:57:31,239 GENERAL SADAT: I can't let those feelings settle, 866 00:57:31,406 --> 00:57:35,076 and I'm afraid that one day everything will come back to me. 867 00:57:35,285 --> 00:57:37,996 (FOREBODING MUSIC CONCLUDES) 868 00:57:40,623 --> 00:57:42,125 GENERAL SADAT: (IN ARABIC) Hello father. 869 00:57:42,500 --> 00:57:43,877 SADAT'S FATHER: (OVER PHONE) Hello my son. 870 00:57:43,960 --> 00:57:47,714 GENERAL SADAT: (IN PASHTO) How are you? How is everyone at home? 871 00:57:48,131 --> 00:57:51,968 How's my son, my siblings, and mom? 872 00:57:52,510 --> 00:57:54,762 SADAT'S FATHER: Everyone is fine, everything is good. 873 00:57:54,929 --> 00:57:55,972 Thank God. 874 00:57:56,055 --> 00:57:57,182 SADAT'S FATHER: I really miss you. 875 00:57:57,265 --> 00:57:58,766 (CHUCKLES) 876 00:57:59,267 --> 00:58:01,311 I miss you too, father. 877 00:58:01,769 --> 00:58:02,937 (REMARKS IN PASHTO) 878 00:58:03,104 --> 00:58:06,774 SADAT'S FATHER: How is the heat there? Are you in Lashkar Gah? 879 00:58:06,941 --> 00:58:08,735 GENERAL SADAT: Yes, father. I am in Lashkar Gah. 880 00:58:09,277 --> 00:58:10,737 SADAT'S FATHER: Oh. GENERAL SADAT: Oh. 881 00:58:11,029 --> 00:58:15,492 SADAT'S FATHER: Did I see on TV that Lashkar Gah is safe? 882 00:58:15,658 --> 00:58:17,619 GENERAL SADAT: Yes, Lashkar Gah is secure. 883 00:58:18,995 --> 00:58:24,709 SADAT'S FATHER: Yeah, but the media said civilians are being killed. 884 00:58:25,335 --> 00:58:30,048 Media can say anything, father. They're doing their job, we're doing ours. 885 00:58:33,468 --> 00:58:35,053 (GUNSHOTS FIRING IN DISTANCE) 886 00:58:40,308 --> 00:58:42,018 (GUNSHOTS FIRING) 887 00:58:42,101 --> 00:58:48,191 GENERAL SADAT: If we don't get support, our forces in Marjah might surrender, 888 00:58:48,399 --> 00:58:51,861 giving lots of equipment and ammunition to the enemy, 889 00:58:51,945 --> 00:58:55,615 which will be a big shame. 890 00:58:57,534 --> 00:59:00,620 Sir, I urge you to get your men to do their job. 891 00:59:00,787 --> 00:59:03,373 If they want to rest now or go to Kabul, 892 00:59:03,540 --> 00:59:05,792 it's totally up to them. 893 00:59:07,585 --> 00:59:14,467 (GUNFIRE CONTINUES) 894 00:59:22,100 --> 00:59:23,393 GENERAL SADAT: Yes, Lutfullah Khan? 895 00:59:23,893 --> 00:59:26,229 Hey, how are you doing? 896 00:59:27,480 --> 00:59:28,481 (MURMURING) 897 00:59:30,858 --> 00:59:34,112 (GUNFIRE CONTINUES) 898 00:59:34,279 --> 00:59:38,074 The situation is getting worse. What do we do? 899 00:59:38,491 --> 00:59:42,078 This situation will not get any better. 900 00:59:42,495 --> 00:59:43,871 (REMARKS IN PASHTO) 901 00:59:44,289 --> 00:59:47,667 They are right over there. 902 00:59:47,959 --> 00:59:49,961 (REMARKS IN PASHTO) 903 00:59:51,838 --> 00:59:56,968 If we keep fighting for months, we are going to lose 2,000, not 200. 904 00:59:57,135 --> 00:59:59,387 Well, then I hope we all die. 905 01:00:02,682 --> 01:00:08,062 Once they enter the city, getting them out will be very hard. 906 01:00:08,479 --> 01:00:11,232 Yes, no one will be able to do it then. 907 01:00:11,649 --> 01:00:13,318 If the situation stays the same, 908 01:00:13,484 --> 01:00:17,113 it'll be impossible to take the city back. 909 01:00:19,866 --> 01:00:22,327 A lot of civilians will die. 910 01:00:24,245 --> 01:00:25,913 GENERAL SADAT: So, what's going on guys? 911 01:00:27,415 --> 01:00:28,958 Please remain seated. 912 01:00:32,045 --> 01:00:36,132 (GUNFIRE CONTINUES) 913 01:01:01,616 --> 01:01:04,827 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 914 01:01:12,710 --> 01:01:17,131 -(CAR HORN HONKING) -(INDISTINCT CLAMOR) 915 01:01:17,674 --> 01:01:20,802 FEMALE AFGHAN REPORTER: All Afghans are very worried. 916 01:01:23,805 --> 01:01:30,770 A lot of people are applying for visas to leave the country 917 01:01:31,104 --> 01:01:34,607 fearful the Taliban will gain control. 918 01:01:40,029 --> 01:01:43,950 In the last day, nine districts in Badakhshan, 919 01:01:44,200 --> 01:01:45,535 two districts in Takhar, 920 01:01:45,952 --> 01:01:50,206 and two districts in Kandahar have fallen under Taliban control. 921 01:01:50,540 --> 01:01:56,295 In the past two months, dozens of districts have fallen to the Taliban 922 01:01:56,671 --> 01:02:02,593 and they have seized hundreds of military vehicles. 923 01:02:02,802 --> 01:02:05,138 (NEWS ANCHOR CONTINUES SPEAKING) 924 01:02:11,728 --> 01:02:13,813 Dear Commander, listen to me. 925 01:02:15,314 --> 01:02:17,358 You are indeed of a higher rank than me. 926 01:02:17,608 --> 01:02:20,403 But what happens if all these places fall? 927 01:02:20,486 --> 01:02:22,947 We need airplanes to protect them. 928 01:02:23,072 --> 01:02:26,284 We do have airplanes. We have everything. 929 01:02:27,160 --> 01:02:28,578 (EXCLAIMS LIGHTHEARTEDLY) 930 01:02:29,662 --> 01:02:33,166 KHALID: There are no tanks, no vehicles, nothing. 931 01:02:33,875 --> 01:02:36,252 GENERAL SADAT: Don't worry about it. 932 01:02:36,377 --> 01:02:37,545 KHALID: This worries me. 933 01:02:37,670 --> 01:02:38,796 GENERAL SADAT: No, don't worry. 934 01:02:39,630 --> 01:02:42,216 KHALID: Look at Sultan Khel's base. They surrendered yesterday. 935 01:02:42,341 --> 01:02:44,427 GENERAL SADAT: Don't show me these things, Khalid. 936 01:02:44,594 --> 01:02:47,013 (INDISTINCT CHATTER OVER PHONE) 937 01:02:47,096 --> 01:02:48,806 KHALID: Watch this. 938 01:02:49,015 --> 01:02:51,934 GENERAL SADAT: Don't show it to me, Khalid. It's upsetting. 939 01:02:52,059 --> 01:02:54,812 (TALIBAN SOLDIERS SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 940 01:02:55,104 --> 01:02:56,314 (GUNSHOT OVER PHONE) 941 01:02:56,522 --> 01:02:58,816 KHALID: There is a lot of shooting. 942 01:03:00,193 --> 01:03:01,527 GENERAL SADAT: I don't want to see it. 943 01:03:02,862 --> 01:03:03,863 (SMACKS LIPS) 944 01:03:06,115 --> 01:03:09,076 You showed me that video, and I hurt my lip. 945 01:03:10,119 --> 01:03:13,122 I told you many times not to show that to me. 946 01:03:21,964 --> 01:03:25,218 Dear Khalid, what else shall I do? (CHUCKLES) 947 01:03:25,384 --> 01:03:29,013 There are many issues and too many problems. 948 01:03:31,057 --> 01:03:33,559 We have to address people's concerns. 949 01:03:33,810 --> 01:03:36,020 Did you know that all shops in the city are closed? 950 01:03:36,938 --> 01:03:40,566 You may not find food tomorrow. You may not find anything at all. 951 01:03:46,989 --> 01:03:49,659 We'll do something else. OK? 952 01:03:51,202 --> 01:03:55,289 Tomorrow, we should go inspect the frontlines. 953 01:03:55,706 --> 01:03:58,125 KHALID: Brother, you need to avoid public exposure. 954 01:04:00,253 --> 01:04:02,004 GENERAL SADAT: This is not fighting. 955 01:04:02,255 --> 01:04:04,257 We're to blame because we don't fight. 956 01:04:04,423 --> 01:04:06,551 We sit here as if we're taking a dump. 957 01:04:10,179 --> 01:04:14,725 We'll go to the front lines ourselves tomorrow. 958 01:04:21,274 --> 01:04:22,984 (CAR HORN HONKING) 959 01:04:46,048 --> 01:04:48,175 GENERAL SADAT: Selab. Do you hear me? 960 01:04:48,467 --> 01:04:51,554 SELAB: (OVER RADIO) Don't stop. We made it and you can too. 961 01:04:52,722 --> 01:04:55,433 GENERAL SADAT: He's an idiot. What does he mean "we made it"? 962 01:04:57,226 --> 01:04:58,895 Keep going. 963 01:05:01,898 --> 01:05:03,274 (HUMVEE RUMBLING) 964 01:05:04,942 --> 01:05:09,572 -(GUNSHOTS FIRING) -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) 965 01:05:09,697 --> 01:05:12,909 (SOLDIER SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 966 01:05:13,659 --> 01:05:15,411 GENERAL SADAT: (IN ENGLISH) There is a lot of shooting. 967 01:05:16,996 --> 01:05:18,915 Go further. 968 01:05:19,165 --> 01:05:22,043 -(GUNFIRE CONTINUES) -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) 969 01:05:22,752 --> 01:05:24,420 GENERAL SADAT: (IN PASHTO) The tanks should stop, correct? 970 01:05:24,503 --> 01:05:25,504 SELAB: Yes, correct. 971 01:05:29,175 --> 01:05:30,259 (GUNSHOTS FIRING) 972 01:05:31,844 --> 01:05:33,804 (BREATHES HEAVILY, MUTTERS ANXIOUSLY) 973 01:05:36,015 --> 01:05:37,016 (GUNFIRE IN DISTANCE) 974 01:05:38,559 --> 01:05:41,228 GENERAL SADAT: I will go out first and my guards should follow. 975 01:05:44,023 --> 01:05:45,733 (IN ENGLISH) We got shooting on the left. 976 01:05:45,942 --> 01:05:47,026 (SOLDIERS YELLING IN PASHTO) 977 01:05:47,193 --> 01:05:49,070 GENERAL SADAT: (IN ENGLISH) Make sure you cover yourself 978 01:05:49,153 --> 01:05:51,072 behind the tanks or the walls. 979 01:05:51,322 --> 01:05:53,157 All right. Let's go down. 980 01:05:53,366 --> 01:05:56,994 -(GUNSHOTS FIRING) -(INDISTINCT CLAMOR) 981 01:05:57,370 --> 01:05:58,871 (IN PASHTO) This way, Commander. 982 01:05:59,372 --> 01:06:02,375 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 983 01:06:02,750 --> 01:06:06,379 GENERAL SADAT: What are you waiting for? Why are you hiding? 984 01:06:06,587 --> 01:06:11,467 I've ordered our men to attack the areas they're firing from. 985 01:06:11,634 --> 01:06:15,012 They are shooting from this side as well, where some of our soldiers are. 986 01:06:16,305 --> 01:06:18,057 SOLDIER 1: General, please get inside. 987 01:06:18,140 --> 01:06:20,643 Send a few tanks over there. 988 01:06:20,893 --> 01:06:23,688 I was going to send tanks. 989 01:06:26,440 --> 01:06:27,942 SOLDIER 2: Which direction? 990 01:06:28,150 --> 01:06:30,319 Shooting from both directions. 991 01:06:30,486 --> 01:06:32,279 Shooting from the right and the back. 992 01:06:32,530 --> 01:06:34,907 -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -(GUNFIRE IN DISTANCE) 993 01:06:35,116 --> 01:06:38,619 SOLDIER 3: The enemy is hiding in these houses and firing from there. 994 01:06:38,744 --> 01:06:40,496 GENERAL SADAT: I already sent eight tanks over there. 995 01:06:40,663 --> 01:06:43,624 We were instructed to move over here. 996 01:06:43,791 --> 01:06:45,292 We're stuck here because of the bridge. 997 01:06:45,459 --> 01:06:47,086 Once the bridge is fixed, we can go. 998 01:06:47,586 --> 01:06:50,673 GENERAL SADAT: The problem is that the Taliban are closing in on you. 999 01:06:51,007 --> 01:06:52,842 (SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 1000 01:06:53,092 --> 01:06:59,056 (SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 1001 01:06:59,181 --> 01:07:03,477 -(SPEAKING IN PASHTO) -(GUNFIRE IN DISTANCE) 1002 01:07:05,646 --> 01:07:12,528 (SOLDIERS SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 1003 01:07:20,119 --> 01:07:21,454 (GUN FIRING) 1004 01:07:28,669 --> 01:07:35,551 (SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING) 1005 01:08:07,166 --> 01:08:10,836 (HELICOPTER WHIRRING) 1006 01:08:24,558 --> 01:08:26,310 -(SOMBER MUSIC FADES) -(SOLDIER SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 1007 01:08:27,478 --> 01:08:30,356 GENERAL SADAT: Let's start the ceremony. 1008 01:08:31,065 --> 01:08:32,733 Stand to the left and the right. 1009 01:08:34,568 --> 01:08:35,986 SOLDIER 1: Ten martyrs, right? 1010 01:08:36,153 --> 01:08:37,446 SOLDIER 2: Yes, ten. 1011 01:08:40,116 --> 01:08:41,408 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 1012 01:08:41,867 --> 01:08:43,369 SOLDIER 3: Salute, respect to the martyr. 1013 01:08:43,619 --> 01:08:45,704 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 1014 01:08:45,830 --> 01:08:48,374 (SHOUTS ORDERS IN PASHTO) 1015 01:09:04,807 --> 01:09:06,600 (SOLDIER SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 1016 01:09:11,897 --> 01:09:16,944 IMAM: (IN ARABIC) In the name of God, the most gracious and merciful. 1017 01:09:17,820 --> 01:09:20,781 Pardon them, honor them, and expand their entrance. 1018 01:09:20,948 --> 01:09:24,493 God, make their graves a garden of paradise. 1019 01:09:24,910 --> 01:09:27,913 We come from God, and we return to God. 1020 01:09:28,289 --> 01:09:33,043 (INDISTINCT CLAMOR IN DISTANCE) 1021 01:09:33,294 --> 01:09:39,008 (INDISTINCT YELLING) 1022 01:09:42,219 --> 01:09:44,180 (MUSIC INTENSIFIES) 1023 01:09:44,305 --> 01:09:50,060 (INDISTINCT CLAMOR) 1024 01:09:54,565 --> 01:09:56,317 SOLDIER: (IN PASHTO) There's no room. 1025 01:09:57,276 --> 01:09:59,028 We have to shut the door. 1026 01:10:02,031 --> 01:10:06,285 Take this to Kabul for our injured men. 1027 01:10:06,702 --> 01:10:08,245 Shut the door. 1028 01:10:09,079 --> 01:10:11,373 SOLDIER: We have to close the door. 1029 01:10:11,707 --> 01:10:13,918 Let me in, let me in. 1030 01:10:19,715 --> 01:10:22,509 That's it, go away. 1031 01:10:22,676 --> 01:10:27,389 (INDISTINCT CLAMOR) 1032 01:10:42,071 --> 01:10:44,740 -(EXPLOSIONS IN DISTANCE) -(MUSIC FADES) 1033 01:10:45,199 --> 01:10:46,575 SOLDIER: (OVER PHONE) Commander, we got intel 1034 01:10:46,742 --> 01:10:49,411 that the helicopters never landed. 1035 01:10:50,704 --> 01:10:53,415 They flew past Helmand towards Kandahar. 1036 01:10:53,916 --> 01:11:00,881 Even though I told them you had ordered them to stay here. 1037 01:11:02,549 --> 01:11:06,720 GENERAL SADAT: Sir, I got the news and wanted to say goodbye to all of you. 1038 01:11:06,804 --> 01:11:07,888 When my battalion falls, 1039 01:11:08,055 --> 01:11:10,224 you and the Army Chief of Staff are responsible. 1040 01:11:10,391 --> 01:11:12,518 I will say this to the president in the morning. 1041 01:11:12,893 --> 01:11:16,563 (CRICKETS CHIRPING) 1042 01:11:33,205 --> 01:11:37,584 GENERAL SADAT: Hello, Minister. Hope you're having a good evening. 1043 01:11:37,710 --> 01:11:39,545 I have a problem. 1044 01:11:39,670 --> 01:11:45,134 In the mornings, my equipment requests are approved. 1045 01:11:45,259 --> 01:11:49,680 But by the evening, they're all canceled 1046 01:11:49,847 --> 01:11:51,974 and I'm left with nothing. 1047 01:11:52,099 --> 01:11:54,018 -(GUNFIRE IN DISTANCE) -(BREATHES HEAVILY) 1048 01:11:54,268 --> 01:11:58,564 (CONVERSING INDISTINCTLY) 1049 01:11:58,814 --> 01:12:01,483 I will sacrifice myself and my blood. 1050 01:12:01,608 --> 01:12:03,485 But when I'm attacked, 1051 01:12:03,736 --> 01:12:05,446 I can't be fighting with the administration 1052 01:12:05,529 --> 01:12:07,072 and the Taliban at the same time. 1053 01:12:07,323 --> 01:12:10,409 If this is how it's going to go, then I can't do this job. 1054 01:12:10,576 --> 01:12:13,078 I can't take this anymore, I'm exhausted. 1055 01:12:13,704 --> 01:12:15,039 I'm over this. 1056 01:12:18,375 --> 01:12:20,878 (BREATHES HEAVILY) 1057 01:12:24,631 --> 01:12:31,513 (GUNFIRE CONTINUES) 1058 01:12:39,021 --> 01:12:40,522 -(RADIO BEEPS) -(INDISTINCT CHATTER) 1059 01:12:49,740 --> 01:12:51,950 It's crazy that the Taliban are able to fight 1060 01:12:52,117 --> 01:12:53,911 right outside the Governor's house. 1061 01:12:54,119 --> 01:12:56,663 They shoot at the Governor's house as they wish. 1062 01:12:59,625 --> 01:13:02,002 (GUNFIRE CONTINUES) 1063 01:13:06,882 --> 01:13:08,550 GENERAL SADAT: (IN ENGLISH) Alright, get in, guys. 1064 01:13:21,063 --> 01:13:25,234 (GUNFIRE CONTINUES) 1065 01:13:45,337 --> 01:13:48,590 GENERAL SADAT: Four, one, Romeo, Papa, Quebec. 1066 01:13:48,757 --> 01:13:52,886 Two-six-eight-nine-five-dash, 1067 01:13:53,053 --> 01:13:57,307 nine-six-one-zero-zero, how do you copy? 1068 01:14:03,313 --> 01:14:04,731 Eagle, Shikar? 1069 01:14:07,568 --> 01:14:09,194 Eagle, Eagle, Shikar? 1070 01:14:12,573 --> 01:14:13,782 How do you copy? 1071 01:14:20,664 --> 01:14:22,166 -(GUNSHOTS) -GENERAL SADAT: Oh. 1072 01:14:23,750 --> 01:14:25,002 Guys, get down. 1073 01:14:27,963 --> 01:14:29,381 Get down, get down. 1074 01:14:30,174 --> 01:14:32,926 (IN PASHTO) They have snipers shooting at us. 1075 01:14:34,052 --> 01:14:35,095 Get down. 1076 01:14:36,889 --> 01:14:41,518 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC PLAYING) 1077 01:15:15,260 --> 01:15:20,098 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC SWELLS) 1078 01:15:20,224 --> 01:15:22,768 (REPORTER 1 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 1079 01:15:22,893 --> 01:15:25,145 REPORTER 2: (IN ENGLISH) Taliban has been making rapid territory gains. 1080 01:15:25,229 --> 01:15:27,356 (REPORTER 3 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 1081 01:15:27,481 --> 01:15:30,067 REPORTER 4: (IN ENGLISH) The situation is particularly bad in Lashkar Gah. 1082 01:15:30,150 --> 01:15:32,027 REPORTER 5: Hundreds of civilians have been killed. 1083 01:15:32,152 --> 01:15:33,737 (REPORTER 6 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 1084 01:15:33,820 --> 01:15:36,031 REPORTER 7: (IN ENGLISH) It's incredibly hard to get information 1085 01:15:36,114 --> 01:15:37,115 in and out of the city. 1086 01:15:37,199 --> 01:15:39,326 (REPORTER 8 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 1087 01:15:39,493 --> 01:15:41,537 REPORTER 9: (IN ENGLISH) Afghanistan is in a real danger 1088 01:15:41,620 --> 01:15:43,413 of falling to the Taliban. 1089 01:16:19,533 --> 01:16:22,869 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC CONTINUES) 1090 01:16:42,055 --> 01:16:48,270 -(INDISTINCT CLAMOR) -(GUNSHOTS FIRING) 1091 01:16:50,689 --> 01:16:54,443 -(CROWD SCREAMING) -(YELLING IN PASHTO) 1092 01:16:59,364 --> 01:17:02,034 REPORTER 1: (IN ENGLISH) The world has been watching heartbreaking scenes 1093 01:17:02,159 --> 01:17:03,827 coming from Afghanistan. 1094 01:17:04,328 --> 01:17:06,288 REPORTER 2: ...Afghanistan as Taliban fighters 1095 01:17:06,455 --> 01:17:08,081 entered the capital city of Kabul 1096 01:17:08,248 --> 01:17:09,875 and then effectively took control of the country. 1097 01:17:10,000 --> 01:17:11,501 (REPORTER 3 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 1098 01:17:11,585 --> 01:17:13,754 REPORTER 4: (IN ENGLISH) Foreign nations are now scrambling 1099 01:17:13,837 --> 01:17:16,006 to get their citizens out, and the Afghans who worked with them. 1100 01:17:16,089 --> 01:17:17,633 (REPORTER 5 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 1101 01:17:17,716 --> 01:17:19,801 REPORTER 6: (IN ENGLISH) President Biden is now sending 1102 01:17:19,885 --> 01:17:23,722 3,000 troops back into Afghanistan to evacuate citizens. 1103 01:17:23,805 --> 01:17:26,642 (REPORTER 7 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 1104 01:17:26,725 --> 01:17:28,977 REPORTER 8: (IN ENGLISH) As the clock ticks by for thousands 1105 01:17:29,102 --> 01:17:32,481 to escape the Taliban rule, the window of escape closes in seven days. 1106 01:17:32,648 --> 01:17:38,320 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 1107 01:17:42,824 --> 01:17:45,369 (MELANCHOLIC MUSIC FADES) 1108 01:17:45,535 --> 01:17:48,622 HIBATULLAH: (IN PASHTO) Say God is great. 1109 01:17:48,914 --> 01:17:50,666 CROWD: (IN ARABIC) God is great. 1110 01:17:50,791 --> 01:17:53,960 -(HIBATULLAH REPEATS CHANT IN PASHTO) -(CROWD CHANTS IN RESPONSE) 1111 01:17:56,296 --> 01:17:59,216 -(HIBATULLAH CHANTING IN PASHTO) -(CROWD CHANTING IN ARABIC) 1112 01:17:59,466 --> 01:18:01,134 Supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. 1113 01:18:01,301 --> 01:18:02,928 -CROWD: Long live. -HIBATULLAH: Supreme leader. 1114 01:18:03,136 --> 01:18:05,263 (CROWD CHANTS IN ARABIC) 1115 01:18:09,559 --> 01:18:11,687 SHEIKH: (IN PASHTO) Dear noble scholars. 1116 01:18:12,312 --> 01:18:15,065 These Americans came here 1117 01:18:15,190 --> 01:18:19,361 and dishonored our sisters and brothers 1118 01:18:19,528 --> 01:18:22,823 for the past 20 years. 1119 01:18:24,408 --> 01:18:28,495 Did they not invade our homeland? 1120 01:18:30,122 --> 01:18:35,085 Did they not attack our thoughts and beliefs? 1121 01:18:35,711 --> 01:18:41,383 Those elements trained by the Jews 1122 01:18:41,550 --> 01:18:44,136 should not be forgiven. 1123 01:18:44,636 --> 01:18:50,350 Trained in America. Trained in Europe. 1124 01:18:50,642 --> 01:18:55,480 Did they not impose themselves on Afghans by force? 1125 01:18:56,064 --> 01:19:00,944 And in what ways have they fulfilled the dreams of Afghans? 1126 01:19:01,153 --> 01:19:03,321 -(MALE VOICE CHANTING IN PASHTO) -(CROWD CHANTING IN ARABIC) 1127 01:19:03,572 --> 01:19:05,240 We have faith in God. 1128 01:19:05,323 --> 01:19:06,950 We have God. 1129 01:19:07,117 --> 01:19:08,660 We have law. 1130 01:19:08,827 --> 01:19:10,454 We have history. 1131 01:19:10,912 --> 01:19:14,458 The West doesn't have any real history. 1132 01:19:14,958 --> 01:19:19,171 We don't want anyone to influence the Afghan people. 1133 01:19:19,713 --> 01:19:21,256 We want freedom. 1134 01:19:21,715 --> 01:19:24,593 We want the leadership of Islam. 1135 01:19:24,801 --> 01:19:28,764 And we want to represent our people. 1136 01:19:28,930 --> 01:19:35,437 (SHEIKH SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 1137 01:19:37,481 --> 01:19:40,650 GENERAL SADAT: (IN ENGLISH) Our country is everything we have. 1138 01:19:41,777 --> 01:19:44,488 A place to live and the reason to fight. 1139 01:19:46,281 --> 01:19:47,616 And we lost that. 1140 01:19:52,662 --> 01:19:57,959 The fall of the government was very quick and shocking in many ways. 1141 01:20:02,923 --> 01:20:06,927 At the end of the battle for Helmand, President Ashraf Ghani asked me 1142 01:20:07,010 --> 01:20:10,472 to become head of all Afghan special operations. 1143 01:20:11,973 --> 01:20:14,601 When I arrived, President Ghani then put me 1144 01:20:14,851 --> 01:20:18,396 in charge of all security in Kabul. 1145 01:20:21,483 --> 01:20:25,195 Then I got a call that President Ghani had fled the country. 1146 01:20:27,489 --> 01:20:30,325 The news of the president spread quickly 1147 01:20:30,492 --> 01:20:35,831 and command centers and the polices lines started falling apart. 1148 01:20:38,333 --> 01:20:40,919 I went to the US forces headquarter 1149 01:20:41,044 --> 01:20:44,881 and asked a general to help me defend the city of Kabul. 1150 01:20:45,215 --> 01:20:48,093 But he said, "You don't have a government, Sami, 1151 01:20:48,260 --> 01:20:50,554 "and we cannot support you anymore." 1152 01:20:52,764 --> 01:20:54,891 We didn't have the means to fight. 1153 01:20:55,559 --> 01:20:59,312 My job became getting every essential personnel 1154 01:20:59,437 --> 01:21:01,481 under my command to safety. 1155 01:21:03,316 --> 01:21:07,863 I flew some of my men to Ukraine, some to the US, 1156 01:21:08,530 --> 01:21:12,117 and evacuated my family to another country. 1157 01:21:15,370 --> 01:21:19,708 I was sentenced to death by hanging from the Taliban. 1158 01:21:22,711 --> 01:21:24,838 The US refused to help me, 1159 01:21:24,963 --> 01:21:28,967 so I was forced to flee to the United Kingdom. 1160 01:21:32,429 --> 01:21:36,016 It was the hardest decision of my life to leave Afghanistan. 1161 01:21:38,894 --> 01:21:43,148 I left my soul and I feel like I'm walking in an empty vessel. 1162 01:21:48,236 --> 01:21:55,160 (MAN SPEAKING IN PASHTO OVER SPEAKER) 1163 01:21:57,370 --> 01:21:59,956 MALE ANNOUNCER: (IN ENGLISH, OVER SPEAKER) Attention, if you are a US citizen 1164 01:22:00,123 --> 01:22:02,334 or a lawful permanent resident of the United States 1165 01:22:02,459 --> 01:22:05,295 or have a US visa inside your Afghan passport, 1166 01:22:05,462 --> 01:22:07,005 please approach the embassy. 1167 01:22:07,172 --> 01:22:11,301 We ask that everyone else please leave and seek safety elsewhere. 1168 01:22:18,308 --> 01:22:25,273 (NERVOUS CHATTER) 1169 01:22:26,983 --> 01:22:33,239 (CROWD CLAMORING) 1170 01:22:34,115 --> 01:22:38,578 (INDISTINCT CLAMOR) 1171 01:23:00,350 --> 01:23:03,436 (DISCUSSING IN PASHTO) 1172 01:23:18,076 --> 01:23:22,497 CIVILIAN: (IN ENGLISH) Why not... Why do you not opening the door? Why? Why? 1173 01:23:22,706 --> 01:23:25,750 (CLAMOR CONTINUES) 1174 01:23:29,629 --> 01:23:32,090 (PROTESTING IN PASHTO) 1175 01:23:39,431 --> 01:23:42,142 (CLAMOR STOPS) 1176 01:23:45,895 --> 01:23:48,565 US SOLDIER 1: (IN ENGLISH, OVER SPEAKER) There's probably about 6,000 people 1177 01:23:48,732 --> 01:23:50,775 waiting to get on like five aircraft. 1178 01:23:50,900 --> 01:23:53,987 And I'd rather have them stuck in an area 1179 01:23:54,112 --> 01:23:57,073 where they have established networks and safe houses than send them 1180 01:23:57,157 --> 01:23:58,783 to another Taliban stronghold. 1181 01:23:59,409 --> 01:24:02,454 MATTHEW: We're all acknowledging that is the real threat. 1182 01:24:02,871 --> 01:24:04,998 We just found out about 15 minutes ago 1183 01:24:05,123 --> 01:24:08,126 that one of our guys was just dragged out of his home and executed. 1184 01:24:08,251 --> 01:24:09,753 -So, it... -US SOLDIER 1: Son of a bitch. 1185 01:24:09,836 --> 01:24:12,505 Right. With... With, you know, his family there present. 1186 01:24:12,630 --> 01:24:14,424 Uh, horrible, horrible situation, so... 1187 01:24:14,674 --> 01:24:17,844 We're still focusing on interpreters that have worked with us. 1188 01:24:18,219 --> 01:24:24,976 They are top-tier, high-priority personnel that are also HVIs for Taliban to kill. 1189 01:24:25,393 --> 01:24:26,936 I can tell you, personally, I'm not leaving 1190 01:24:27,103 --> 01:24:29,731 until I get my guys' families out of Afghanistan, so... 1191 01:24:29,939 --> 01:24:31,441 -MATTHEW: Yeah. -US SOLDIER 1: I'll stay here 1192 01:24:31,566 --> 01:24:33,151 -until the job's done. -MATTHEW: Okay. 1193 01:24:33,276 --> 01:24:37,072 Uh, we're all unofficially, officially doing this, I think, at this point. 1194 01:24:37,280 --> 01:24:38,490 We've crossed out the... 1195 01:24:38,656 --> 01:24:40,617 Uh, we might as well get serious and real about it 1196 01:24:40,825 --> 01:24:43,119 and at least organize our information and communication flow. 1197 01:24:43,328 --> 01:24:46,581 Obviously, we got talented people on all sides of the Zoom call right now. 1198 01:24:46,998 --> 01:24:49,959 US SOLDIER 2: Um, the process for this goes as follows... 1199 01:24:50,085 --> 01:24:52,378 GENERAL SADAT: (OVER PHONE) This is Sami, brother, how you doing? 1200 01:24:52,629 --> 01:24:57,050 We got a whole network of active and retired Green Berets 1201 01:24:57,550 --> 01:24:59,427 that, uh, know Afghanistan, 1202 01:24:59,803 --> 01:25:02,680 and I'm trying to just move people to safety right now. 1203 01:25:03,181 --> 01:25:05,642 All right. Thank you very much for everything you're doing 1204 01:25:05,809 --> 01:25:07,852 to help the people trapped inside. 1205 01:25:09,687 --> 01:25:11,648 SOLDIER 1: (IN PASHTO, OVER PHONE) Please accept my regards, 1206 01:25:11,815 --> 01:25:13,900 Commander, hope you're well. 1207 01:25:14,526 --> 01:25:16,361 GENERAL SADAT: The shock is starting to wear off. 1208 01:25:17,153 --> 01:25:20,406 I'm trying hard to not let it affect me too deeply. 1209 01:25:21,407 --> 01:25:23,451 SOLDIER 2: (OVER PHONE) Commander, what are we going to do 1210 01:25:23,576 --> 01:25:24,828 about our families? 1211 01:25:25,745 --> 01:25:28,456 GENERAL SADAT: We're trying to get them out. 1212 01:25:30,333 --> 01:25:32,585 I will try my absolute best. 1213 01:25:33,086 --> 01:25:36,673 I've arranged something in Tajikistan. 1214 01:25:37,340 --> 01:25:40,176 It's close and we can evacuate people there. 1215 01:25:48,434 --> 01:25:55,358 (INDISTINCT CLAMOR) 1216 01:26:16,588 --> 01:26:18,965 -US SOLDIER 1: (IN ENGLISH) How many? -(MALE VOICE RESPONDS IN PASHTO) 1217 01:26:19,257 --> 01:26:20,258 (IN ENGLISH) Four? 1218 01:26:21,676 --> 01:26:23,678 Get... Get your family together. 1219 01:26:24,053 --> 01:26:27,307 (SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 1220 01:26:28,474 --> 01:26:31,144 US SOLDIER 1: (IN ENGLISH) Come on, buddy, let's go. It's okay. Come on. 1221 01:26:31,644 --> 01:26:35,273 Here we go, my man. It's all right. It's okay. Come on, it's all right. 1222 01:26:37,108 --> 01:26:41,696 Come here. Come on. Come with me. Let's go. It's okay. Come on. 1223 01:26:43,031 --> 01:26:44,157 Here you go, lads. 1224 01:26:49,329 --> 01:26:51,497 Give me that one. Careful, careful, careful. Come here, sweetie. Come here. 1225 01:26:51,581 --> 01:26:53,291 -Come here, little one. (CHUCKLES) -Oh, hello there. 1226 01:26:53,416 --> 01:26:55,043 -Hello. Hello. -SOLDIER 2: Hello. 1227 01:26:59,839 --> 01:27:00,840 Hello. 1228 01:27:01,716 --> 01:27:03,801 -Is she lost? -No, no, no. She's mine. I got her. 1229 01:27:05,345 --> 01:27:12,268 -(COMFORTING IN PASHTO) -(CRIES) 1230 01:27:25,240 --> 01:27:27,659 (SPEAKING IN PASHTO) 1231 01:27:28,159 --> 01:27:29,619 (IN ENGLISH) Who's that? Who's that? 1232 01:27:29,953 --> 01:27:31,371 That's her brother. 1233 01:27:31,537 --> 01:27:32,622 No. 1234 01:27:32,914 --> 01:27:34,082 No, get back. 1235 01:27:34,290 --> 01:27:36,084 -Listen, that's it. -Hey, hey. 1236 01:27:36,209 --> 01:27:37,502 That's it we're done. That's it. 1237 01:27:37,585 --> 01:27:39,128 (IN PASHTO) They won't let your brother go. 1238 01:27:39,796 --> 01:27:41,089 (IN ENGLISH) I'm sorry, you can't. 1239 01:27:41,214 --> 01:27:43,508 You've got one passport for eight children. 1240 01:27:43,591 --> 01:27:45,218 -You didn't say about him a minute ago. -We didn't know. 1241 01:27:45,301 --> 01:27:47,262 I'm sorry. We can't take him. He's an adult. 1242 01:27:47,512 --> 01:27:49,389 I'm sorry, we can't help him. 1243 01:27:51,891 --> 01:27:53,142 BRITISH SOLDIER 1: Wait. Wait. 1244 01:27:55,270 --> 01:27:56,980 Get down. Get down. 1245 01:27:57,563 --> 01:27:58,564 Get down. 1246 01:27:59,524 --> 01:28:02,527 I was an interpreter, I supported your mission. 1247 01:28:02,694 --> 01:28:04,153 My brother's dead. 1248 01:28:04,237 --> 01:28:08,241 I beg you, please. Give me a chance, please. 1249 01:28:08,324 --> 01:28:09,784 -US SOLDIER 3: Get back right now. -Please, sir. 1250 01:28:09,909 --> 01:28:11,536 -US SOLDIER 3: Get back. Get back. -Help me, please. 1251 01:28:11,619 --> 01:28:13,371 -We're in danger, please. -US SOLDIER 3: Get back now. 1252 01:28:13,454 --> 01:28:15,540 -Help me, please. Please. -US SOLDIER 3: Get back now. Get back 1253 01:28:15,790 --> 01:28:17,542 (INDISTINCT CLAMOR) 1254 01:28:17,667 --> 01:28:19,585 -BRITISH SOLDIER 2: Fuck off. -BRITISH SOLDIER 3: Get the fuck off. 1255 01:28:19,711 --> 01:28:20,962 My family! 1256 01:28:31,848 --> 01:28:34,726 (REPORTER 1 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 1257 01:28:34,934 --> 01:28:37,937 REPORTER 2: (IN ENGLISH) Desperation grows as the clock ticks down. 1258 01:28:38,187 --> 01:28:39,647 (REPORTER 3 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 1259 01:28:39,731 --> 01:28:42,191 REPORTER 4: (IN ENGLISH) The US has been warning of potential attack 1260 01:28:42,275 --> 01:28:43,693 for several days now. 1261 01:28:43,818 --> 01:28:45,320 (REPORTER 5 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 1262 01:28:45,403 --> 01:28:47,989 REPORTER 6: (IN ENGLISH) Nearby, Taliban fighters watch over the crowd. 1263 01:28:48,156 --> 01:28:51,701 (REPORTER 7 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 1264 01:28:52,035 --> 01:28:53,911 REPORTER 8: (IN ENGLISH) The humanitarian situation 1265 01:28:53,995 --> 01:28:55,371 remains catastrophic. 1266 01:28:55,455 --> 01:28:57,498 (REPORTER 9 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 1267 01:28:57,707 --> 01:28:59,959 REPORTER 10: (IN ENGLISH) At least 18,000 Afghans 1268 01:29:00,168 --> 01:29:02,754 have waited months or years for a Visa. 1269 01:29:04,172 --> 01:29:05,590 REPORTER 11: The big question is 1270 01:29:05,673 --> 01:29:07,675 what will happen to those who are left behind? 1271 01:29:07,759 --> 01:29:10,303 (REPORTER 12 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 1272 01:29:12,138 --> 01:29:14,766 -(INDISTINCT CLAMOR) -(IN ENGLISH) US passport. 1273 01:29:14,932 --> 01:29:17,977 No, that's not a passport. It's a piece of paper. 1274 01:29:18,436 --> 01:29:19,854 -No. -No. 1275 01:29:20,063 --> 01:29:21,481 No, it doesn't work. 1276 01:29:22,065 --> 01:29:23,066 I got approval. 1277 01:29:23,191 --> 01:29:24,692 But nobody is helping us now. 1278 01:29:24,859 --> 01:29:26,486 Nothing is gonna work for us. 1279 01:29:26,652 --> 01:29:29,030 This is the approval I got from the US Embassy. 1280 01:29:30,948 --> 01:29:36,621 (IN PASHTO) Sir, we'll give $5,000 to each pilot who agrees to go. 1281 01:29:37,121 --> 01:29:39,207 We'll pay for each flight. 1282 01:29:39,415 --> 01:29:42,377 One flight, two flights, however many flights they can do. 1283 01:29:42,585 --> 01:29:46,923 We also promise to transfer their families to the United States. 1284 01:29:48,299 --> 01:29:53,096 SOLDIER: (OVER PHONE) Last night, during the Taliban attack on Panjshir, 1285 01:29:53,304 --> 01:29:55,681 many people were killed. 1286 01:30:01,771 --> 01:30:06,150 SADAT'S FRIEND: (OVER PHONE) Man, I think we've lost all hope for Afghanistan. 1287 01:30:06,317 --> 01:30:07,610 Will we ever go back? 1288 01:30:10,947 --> 01:30:14,534 I know the situation is a mess. 1289 01:30:14,659 --> 01:30:16,619 But you are not alone 1290 01:30:16,786 --> 01:30:19,247 I am always there for you, my friend. 1291 01:30:24,043 --> 01:30:30,967 (AIRPLANE ENGINE REVVING) 1292 01:30:36,097 --> 01:30:38,599 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 1293 01:30:38,683 --> 01:30:41,477 US SOLDIER: (IN ENGLISH, OVER SPEAKER) Everybody should be facing the front. 1294 01:30:43,354 --> 01:30:47,733 Line up on a strap. No circles, facing the front. 1295 01:30:49,944 --> 01:30:53,531 There should be no space between you and the person in front of you. 1296 01:31:55,218 --> 01:31:56,802 (INAUDIBLE) 1297 01:33:26,225 --> 01:33:28,811 REPORTER 1: The Taliban resurgence is raising fears that women's right 1298 01:33:28,978 --> 01:33:31,439 could be all but eliminated in Afghanistan. 1299 01:33:31,564 --> 01:33:34,233 (REPORTER 2 SPEAKING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) 1300 01:33:34,442 --> 01:33:36,652 REPORTER 3: (IN ENGLISH) The country is in economic free-fall 1301 01:33:36,819 --> 01:33:39,572 with over 90 percent of households going hungry. 1302 01:33:39,655 --> 01:33:46,370 (OVERLAPPING NEWS BROADCASTS CONTINUE INDISTINCTLY) 1303 01:33:48,331 --> 01:33:51,417 (SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING)