The military formations that control Afghanistan after the US withdrawal have completed the restoration of a significant part of the abandoned American equipment. According to available information, 530 units of military vehicles and 38 units of offensive equipment, including eight tanks, were restored.
Of the total number of restored vehicles, 50 are army Humvees, and another 63 are military vehicles of various brands. In addition, 316 units of specialized equipment for transportation and loading operations were repaired. These data confirm that the Taliban are systematically working to restore combat capabilities based on abandoned equipment.
The strengthening of the technical base is accompanied by an increase in political pressure on neighboring states, primarily on Uzbekistan. The Afghan side continues to insist on the return of military equipment that was evacuated to the republic during the mass exodus of former government forces in August 2021.
In addition to military claims, the Taliban have stepped up their rhetoric against Uzbekistan on the allocation of transboundary water resources. Regional observers note that the water agenda is increasingly used in political negotiations with neighbors and can become an instrument of pressure in the absence of international legitimacy of the current Afghan authorities.
Against the background of internal instability and limited international recognition, the restoration of military infrastructure is becoming an important element in demonstrating the control and autonomy of the new government. In the context of continuing uncertainty in relations with key Central Asian countries, issues of security, water management and technical heritage continue to be at the center of the regional agenda.
