* B-52 bombers and AC-130 Spectre gunships are attacking Taliban terrorists
* The Taliban have been advancing across Afghanistan as the US withdraws
* The Afghan army and Air Force have struggled against Taliban insurgents
* The UK government has advised all Britons to leave Afghanistan immediately
US President Joe Biden has ordered B-52 bombers and Spectre gunships to target Taliban terrorists in Afghanistan who are advancing towards three key cities.
The Cold War-era strategic bomber first flew in the 1950s but is still used due to its 70,000lb payload and range of more than 8,000 miles.
They are being supported by the AC-130 Spectre gunships which are armed with a 25mm Gatling gun, a 40mm Bofors cannon and a 105mm M102 cannon - which can provide pinpoint accurate fire from the air.
Read more ....
More News On U.S. Air Strikes Being Launch To Stop The Taliban From Capturing Afghan Cities
US B-52 Bombers, Gunships Sent into Action in Afghanistan in Attempt to Stop Taliban Advance on Key Cities -- Business Insider
US sends bombers to halt Taliban advance -- Arab News
U.S. Calls in Airstrikes to Defend Afghan Allies Amid Exit -- Bloomberg
US sends B-52 bombers to stop Taliban from capturing Afghan cities -- The Statesman
B-52s lead new US airpower onslaught to stop Taliban advances in Afghanistan -- NYPost
Biden orders B-52 bombers to target Taliban: media reports -- CGTN
