US looking to reduce troops in Afghanistan to 5,000 by November
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The Pentagon has revealed that United States is looking to further reduce its military strength in Afghanistan to 5,000 by November. "As always, such drawdowns remain conditions-based and are implemented after consultation with Congress and in direct coordination with our NATO Allies and partners,” Pentagon added. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that the security of US assets will be ensured before the withdrawal.