Securing Kabul: Meet The British Soldiers In One Of The World's Deadliest Cities | Forces TV

Framed by the high mountains of the Hindu Kush, Kabul was once a key stop on the silk routes of Asia. Today, it is known for being one of the most dangerous cities in the world. As the Afghan government makes a new push for peace with the Taliban, Forces News has been given special access to the British troops securing Kabul from the militants.
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[@qboxer]

Thank you for producing this documentary. As a Canadian (former member of 2nd Bn Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry) who spent 6 months in Afghanistan with British Forces (based mostly on Royal Scots Dragoon Guards), I'm happy to see that the coalition is still there and still helping our Afghan allies confront this foe. I'd go back to Kabul in a heart beat.

[@gameram6382]

Cheers bro for fighting with us. Respect Afghanistan hard place

[@xPUR3xSHOTZx]

The foxhounds look so badass

[@GarfThings]

I'll bet the troops feel so much safer than in those fucking tin-can landrovers.

[@johnperardua4596]

They are good when they work. High maintenance

[@AACBrit]

Shame they aren't armed with a remote system though, or even a gpmg!

[@charlieswan322]

Legit thought they were MRAPs at the start

[@mmediocahyt1170]

Not when a 500 lb IED blows up underneath it

[@quicksense]

I've been to that exact compound. Spent a good 9 months in that city. 3 months spent in that compound alone.

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

I saw a video earlier saying that their own army causes a lot of stress to the soldiers of the world, because they weren’t disciplined and stoned quite often. They’d waste ammunition by randomly shooting into nothing. Is that true? I prefer the opinion of someone like you who has been there and has real experience of it. I have none, except a friend who was there but lives in Australia now, so tricky to ask him

[@agrajmishra6128]

Salute to all the for forces stationed there and especially the afghan forces ....may your country be at peace again as soon as possible ....From a concerned human,INDIA

[@Leo-hk6qg]

Agreed, to go out everyday and know there is a chance you may not live to see the next is something I can't even imagine doing. I hope they know people all around the world know of their bravery, as little as that does.

[@abramshk2947]

that's why we love india.the neighbouring countries should learn peace and stability from India. 🇦🇫🇮🇳❤

[@mohdaffanqshi]

@@abramshk2947 Pakistan, Iran, Iraq and Syria are the first line of defence for India (only democracy) & Israel (occupation) from the threat emerging from Afghanistan. We Indians are making genuine peace efforts through Moscow format unlike warmongering State of Israel. We are part of SCO as well and fully prepared for any threat. Stop purchasing armaments from israel and we will focus on MAKE IN INDIA.🇮🇳🇦🇫 RUSSIA IRAN 🇵🇸✌🤝😍 👞🇮🇱🖕

[@aloktiwari7216]

I like British army.how can I join British army.

[@leaderbad1548]

@@mohdaffanqshi hey brother... I'm also from India. And i don't think we need to consider Israel as threat. They are our one of the most trusted friends. In 1999 kargil war, when US denied to give help and certain weapons then it was the israel which helped us.

[@kallepink]

brings back alot of memories seeing that base again . Was stationed there myself back in 2018, for six months with the danish forces.

[@UrsusHaitch]

I really wished I was older around 2006-2007 times. Would fully give anything to have fought in afghanistan around those times.

[@tomkelly1945]

What did you do there, guard opium fields? Absolute respect to you and every other warrior, but do you not think its been a complete waste of time seeing as the taliban still own more than half the country after a 20 year long invasion?

[@stormlah]

@@tomkelly1945 yeh the yanks where bringing back smack in their luggage bags lol

[@frankypearcey8650]

RESPECT

[@hasanfoyejul5500]

@ kallepink ধন্যবাদ... thanks

[@alexpage7292]

Extremely brave soldiers! Loads of respect 🇬🇧

[@alexpage7292]

CRISTIANO RONALDO I’ve just looked at your playlists, you need a girlfriend mate 😂🇬🇧

[@MikeP2510]

@CRISTIANO RONALDO stupid kid

[@salamahmutair8199]

@@alexpage7292 Iam asking he got the girl friend if not yet am here single

[@josiahscarrmusic6750]

People forget how important a military is, just the presence of a military can ward off enemies from invading

[@wilcocharlie7233]

Respect to the Afghan Soldiers who make the effort and put there lives on line.... For the Good!!!! Clap, Clap :)

[@ProFettMoHaMett]

Kick out ISlam and peace will be the result.

[@theberlinexpress3164]

Good luck with that the british are not good at counter insergency soon due to acidents they the insurgency shall gain support a repeat of iraq read fiasco by thomas e ricks

[@amazonbrands1]

@@ProFettMoHaMett there is no biggest terrorist nation in the world one is USA and other is isreal

[@ProFettMoHaMett]

@@amazonbrands1 no it is ISlam.

[@pmf598]

It does rather look as if America has invaded Afghanistan . . . . . don't think Afghans invaded America , they haven't got a Navy . . . but Afghan is a concept , that area is made up of different tribes that have been warring and living in peace since before history . . .whatever the Americans are doing there , it isn't working .

[@suhan8382]

Best wishes from Turkey 🇹🇷 Respect all nations who take part to support Afganistan.

[@nazmulhaqnion806]

This is not support this is killing of Muslims you asdhole

[@cratarata2278]

@@nazmulhaqnion806 no it’s killing terrorists who kill innocent people not matter, religion, race, age and sex

[@nazmulhaqnion806]

@@cratarata2278 nato is the biggest terrorist drones strike remember

[@cratarata2278]

@@nazmulhaqnion806 I weren’t talking about nato I was talking about the British soldiers training Afghan soldiers in the video

[@nazmulhaqnion806]

@@cratarata2278 🐸 difference

[@alexanderrose1556]

Nice to see a little bit of the danes in this video, still serving side by side with the british since Helmand 06

[@danjensen5531]

Alexander Rose Denmark 👍

[@paulgibbons2320]

Real look at life on the front line. Brave lads.

[@eatxmyxrpgvsnip1642]

Danke für euren Einsatz und Dienst. Meine Familie hat den größten Respekt vor euch und danken euch für eine bessere Welt und Zukunft

[@uck-jaedukagjin-it2470]

👌👍👍❤💙

[@gyarmatthegreat6112]

Looking back from today, it was all for nothing, sadly that we have wasted our lives for something that has not even brought them stability or safety...

[@brokentombot]

Vietnam II

[@CrvenkapicaIVZNG]

@@brokentombot Nein, Afghanistan ist mit Vietnam nicht vergleichbar. Aus verschiedenen Gründen nicht. Der wichtigste Grund ist, die Vietnamesen haben nie den Anspruch auf die Weltherrschaft erhoben. ISIS tut genau das.

[@brokentombot]

@@CrvenkapicaIVZNG Das ist richtig

[@rpx104]

I was 1 of a 28 man team sent to Kabul in Dec 2001...USAF was conducting airbase BDA and recovery operation to make the Kabul airport usable to bring in more equipment and personnel. At that time there were no other military forces other then the 28 of us from the Air Force and a mixed security force from Afghanistan and Pakistan less then 100 all with small arms only at this location. We didn't see British or French troops until we were three plus months into our deployment in month four I believe troops from Norway had also arrived. I did like working with the troops from those countries and we were glad to see them arrive.

[@yirmibirinciyuzylnkahini1681]

3 58 turkey kobra 😍

[@Officialpaiman]

As an afghan I appreciate all the efforts by Australia to help the afghan people. I saw a video in the past that an Aussie soldier shot a boy but there was no context and it made the soldier look like a cold blooded killer. The efforts here show a different side.

[@rftaek3939]

media and the agenda against us, the Muslims

[@wb_5413]

These are British soldiers there not Australian British are killers but not heartless killers, it’s the Australians that did all that the British helped as the Afghan forces stole our equipment and sold it on the black market and was taking and selling our equipment whilst we was fighting by their side. They also had taliban members planning to kill,the commanders that’s why ATLEAST 1 solider had to have his finger on the trigger day and night!!

[@stradegy3338]

You sound like an American tho...sus

[@sadikahmed1982]

world bravest army..British i love London... lota of love from Bangladesh... ancient British India....

[@justachipn3039]

Glad to see these people fighting to get their damn country back themselfs. Keep up the good work... so close now...

[@ajiizbaig5811]

JUSTACHIPN come here and see how close u r Hahahaha they are only petroling Kabul rest of the area is in totally control of Taliban.these are wasting his time money and life leave the country and see how prosperous the region is ...the anchor wear bullet proof in army area out side ohhhh god

[@modern_crusader7878]

Not really more insurgents there than when we started from sons seeing there fathers being murdered come back for revenge

[@ledavalon7118]

how do you think the afghans lost their country to begin with?

[@chrissheldon8708]

Nice one lads.. Stay safe!

[@Darkskull175]

Anybody else really intrigued by military vehicles and weapons?

[@ANWRocketMan]

They're called the Foxhound or Ocelot (not sure which is technically correct). The V-shape hull and concept of an MRAP dates back to the South African Defence Force and vehicles designed for them way back since the 70's and 80's in their war in Angola. Some modern South African companies designed and built MRAPS which were bought by the US military since their deployment to the Middle East. Since then the idea has caught on and many Western militaries doing counter-insurgency now use similar designs in MRAP's for protecting against IED's and mines.

[@comradepolarbear6920]

@OMGitsAzreal they don't actually

[@carrisasteveinnes1596]

I'm intrigued how much London looks more and ever more like Kabul.

[@kote4305]

3:18 Turkish industries be like: how many flags do u want on your vehicles ? Turkish Army: YES.

[@Emirhan_ysll]

Our soldiers placed more flags than usual

[@raelskeaqleiver7244]

thats afghani vehicle given by Turkey

[@Emirhan_ysll]

@Raelskea Qleiver yes

[@danielgraham5199]

Proud of Yorkshire boys as I’m in Yorkshire alot

[@marcs990]

He totally totally dodged that first question entirely

[@a.s.j.g6229]

It’s amazing what’s happening over there, especially with the school. But i don’t agree that the female cadets should get double pay. It should be completely equal for everyone. The fact that they are female should not be a consideration.

[@roshi6358]

That is 100% true

[@HasanAli-gs6ez]

Thank you Turk for ur presence and service

[@estebanpacheco7102]

This didnt age well.

[@GurmukhSingh-xu8hh]

Respect for 🇬🇧 United Kingdom God bless the Britain military forces i love 😍 London City 🇬🇧

[@rogerhowell6269]

Well done and good luck! 👍

[@alphadogsgamers6912]

Brigadier Humphrey lol he was in charge of Miln troop during training top bloke God speed and hope you made it home safe

[@torinjones3221]

11:20 lol gender pay gap much

[@bobthesecond6611]

AND THEY SAY MALES ARE SEXIST AND FAVOURED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

[@omgmanx1485]

Hand in pocket

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

they should get back in the kitchen brexit means brexit am i rite torin

[@Michael-mh2tw]

@@cliveramsbotty6077 You feeling alright buddy?

[@wilfbm9067]

@@cliveramsbotty6077 no

[@DPGDEFENDERSKirkbymoorside]

Nice one lads, 👍

[@dutchschultz3076]

Those vehicles are freeking awesome, with both front and rear steering. The v shape of the hull is not an original thing as this is the same concept of the side of a tank. It simply reflects the blast.

[@TheAdiBullet]

I was there when they filmed this m8. Been there a few times kabul is really loud sometimes.

[@persona-non-grata]

6:09 That officer responded exactly how most higher ranked officers do when speaking to the media. I guarantee if he was speaking off the record, he would have given a much more sobering response on the chances of victory. Unfortunately, if you want any chance of getting promotion, you have to lie through your teeth.

[@NickMusselle]

the lance corporal is definitely more switched on than the Lt. scary eh.

[@harshad1607]

Afghanistan I love we're with you come back stronger ❤

[@user-bu2kq6wv4b]

Respect and salute to Afgan brave soldiers. I think you will definitely get success. Love from India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳.

[@thecalvatron1955]

I love the scent-tree hanging inside the cab at 7:14 haha, so British.

[@belfastlad55]

Good Show Forces TV.

[@kuntosemeru1240]

They should requite Pasthun for Afghan Police or Army. They been proofed as best fighter from centuries back.

[@koolyman]

Those casualty numbers are *FAR* too high. It takes a lot of courage to fight their honourable war. I wish them the best InshAllah and God Speed.

[@tskfrcdgr]

Another puff piece where they interview career officers telling them exactly what the higher ups want. Feel for my british companions stuck in the Afghan rut. I'm an American who was there at the beginning in the early 2000's. They wouldnt' fight the war right then, and they won't now. Sad thing is both us and our British friends actually have the power to end it, just our societies can't stomach it. I pray for you guys on the ground regardless.

[@alkaly2318]

im pretty sure they are fighting for their country, did you forget the part of the video where they get something like 6k casualties in 10 month? And your experience from 15 years ago doesn't necessarily translate to what is happening right now.

[@Oneofthemones1]

Underrated Star you can’t win this war

[@SmokeDog1871]

the only time we had a chance of winning was before the invasion of iraq, after that we lost most of the world's support. Bush administration was the most bumbling group of US government officials ever. Going to be dealing with the fallout of their mistakes for a long time to come.

[@climbingbow]

one of my main thoughts was the fact we are failing to show power like in afghan 10 years ago we would force vehicles out the way and not deviate from the path that was believed to be safe

[@cynicalsuka2463]

nope u do not have the power to end it. u tried your best but failed miserably. its a losing war. stop wasting ur time and money ........and lives

[@hazelb7218]

Stay safe out there x

[@hasanfoyejul5500]

ধন্যবাদ... thanks

[@mansoorrazwan6889]

Love and respect to British soldiers from Afghanistan

[@adityagupta101]

Skip to 6:09 and activate the BS meter for some off the charts readings.

[@uzairuzair7020]

May God please make this country peace

[@tsenamtsenam5247]

Good job.

[@tomdavis7193]

Awesome job guys. Making the world a better and safer place. God bless. P.s those foxhounds are sic

[@tomdavis7193]

Peace won't come while they are there, but the aim is to install peace by ridding the country of the evil people that kill and terrorize....:)

[@jge9985]

How are they making the world better and safer?

[@krystoph4420]

@COASTA LOECSTA You do know they ask for help

[@paulrogers3637]

God bless all the Brits there. They are great!!!!!

[@jayjones2286]

paul rogers God of Israel destroying you and all NATO troops Rassian will wipe the NATO troops

[@jayjones2286]

paul rogers I hope they don't make away to home

[@jayjones2286]

God of Israel destroying the united states of America and the united kingdom and all EU countries and all the American government and the British government and the EU governments and all coloatoin forces Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen

[@jayjones2286]

paul rogers God of Israel destroying all NATO forces and British troops and all British army and all the coloatoin forces Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen

[@jayjones2286]

Rassian will wipe NATO troops in Afghanistan

[@rollingo8678]

Why is it that the media are so negative all the time asking negative questions and trying to get a negative response, if they’re doing well then they’re doing well

[@biggles4444]

I love the uniform

[@swapnilb5485]

yes we are impressed how afghan army gave up so easily to the talibans

[@atinofspam3433]

All due respect to everyone in this video but: This didn’t age very well 😐

[@blackturbans7525]

" you may have watches but we have the time"

[@BOB-wx3fq]

Crazy 19yrs later

[@curtdawg10]

I’ve worked along side the Brits. Was a E6 in the US Army, 3 combat tours “Infantry” twice to Afghan once to Iraq. Good times!! Get some guy 😎😎😎

[@mikga45]

I spent 7 years in Iraq and 1 year in Kabul Afghanistan as a contractor repairing air conditioning units for the military. In combat zones the 8 years.

[@bestamerica]

' honor and salute to britishs militarys services

[@sharifullahyaykhil2616]

This video gives me hope that Afghanistan 🇦🇫 be better place, I salute to British and Afghan and NATO Thanks for good work.

[@morriganravenchild6613]

Keep them safe!

[@DysfuncGamingTMS]

Its interesting to see how far the Afghan Army has come, I'm even more interested to see how they fare once we leave Afghan. I wish them the best of luck this insurgency has taken too long and too many good men and women

[@NoName-nf5xl]

Respect ✊

[@wahidsafi153]

Respect to the brave afghan and other forces

[@jojoblk1790]

WOW those afghans are taking heavy losses

[@TheOnlyEn]

2:22 it was when the Norwegian Marinejegerkommandoen/Norwegian Naval Special Operation Force went in to the hotel and saved people from the terrorists

[@maxisaksson4877]

Hur vet du det?

[@Thwack992]

The Norwegian WHAT?

[@ledgermoses2074]

Thank you guys

[@primus6419]

Love from Austria!!what vehicle ist that ?

[@tailgunnerrich592]

Well…That didn’t age well.

[@omaral-khatab9192]

Respect to Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Defending their country and their families at all cost

[@Ben_2761]

Defending? You mean executing and oppressing

[@omaral-khatab9192]

@@Ben_2761 oh look one of the looters and woman & children killer Get over it 😤 lol You lost 😞

[@insanesociety4]

@@Ben_2761 I'm pretty sure he meant Afghan army. At the time he wrote this the taliban hadn't yet fully taken control

[@pavelimani]

It is interesting to see that the driver seat of a British armored vehicle is still on the righthand side, even though traffic drives on the right in Kabul.

[@ANWRocketMan]

I seriously doubt they're gonna redesign/refit/re-buy their vehicles just to have the 'correct' driver position.

[@pavelimani]

@@ANWRocketMan they don't have to refit anything. The video said that these vehicles were specifically designed and built for Afghanistan.

[@ANWRocketMan]

@@pavelimani I'm fairly sure they're talking in a general sense. As in an Afghanistan-like environment, asymmetric warfare in mountaineous regions where you mostly face IED's etc.

[@Mtbdiyshedpage]

Nice little PR video

[@alimegaa]

09:02 the Afghan Police Comander says " The Camera will do its Job What ever Happen you just keep traaining" 😂😂😂

[@MRMAX-vw4hi]

So what?

[@alimegaa]

@@MRMAX-vw4hi it means... they are facking tricking you, in reality they are starving to death and have not been paid their salary for Months. Most of them leave and run away from their army camps during the night.

[@muhd195ify]

@@alimegaa for real?

[@tommy.vercetti2003]

@@muhd195ify yeah so sad they dont get paid months even years.... they dont have water,food in front line we see in news here in afghanistan and its so sad :(

[@Hyerven]

Training the guys will fight against in couple of years ^^

[@janiss5634]

does anyone know the decoy flares do? Are they meant to look like they they are strapped with missiles even though they are only flares?? Any solders know what they ate suppose to do in this scenario????

[@henrysaka6402]

nice

[@Aaron_mf]

2x the training pay for women? W h a t ?

[@TakuCityPop]

Oh damn its an actually wage gap for once.

[@niix.2732]

*W h a t ?*

[@Terragon99]

oh my west brings the worst they can to this land .. feminisn

[@leocasi405]

L Law whenever we do raids on taliban and their Taliban family is there. Women need to inspect the tali family women. A man can’t touch them. So I guess that’s why women are in high demand.

[@yoalvin2287]

Makes you consider going trans in that country I guess

[@davidmanconi]

Sadly watching this now, I doubt any of the facilities or afghan people are doing the roles shown here any longer

[@bakersmileyface]

"Is this a winnable war?" Now that is one hell of a question. One I don't think the officer answered sincerely.

[@egalf]

Two superpowers were proven different. Interestingly one is the same one shown in this video...

[@davisluong2060]

I think Brigadier Humphrey was blowing smoke up people’s a** when he described how capable the ASF was.

[@ItsTheMoonMan]

im framed by the mountains of the hindu kush too if you knaw what im sayin ;)

[@lecture6033]

thank you so much uncle Sam they are in chaos

[@willm687]

whats the THALES computer thing in the foxhound

[@tyreecruz6679]

Water drills deep

[@neilmccauley4436]

Puma flying with the British , best experience ever 👍🤘.

[@gameram6382]

Respect bro

[@ziaensafi6983]

Hazara ❤️🇦🇫

[@fun4you467]

Terrifying place

[@meeruisland]

Ex squaddie....the lads doing a hard job. However you can tell they have been told to sing praises of afghans and how brave they are etc

[@davidmullins1381]

Some go Kabul some go kaboom My dark sense of humour worries me Respect to British soldiers having to act very professional wile eliminating threats a hard thing to do

[@weber4205]

Good job god bless the U.S. and U.K.

[@sozekeyzer7837]

I love how they have managed to blur out the face of the MI6/SAS operative. I will check the video again for more reflection than the side mirror had to offer

[@PaddyInf]

There are lots of reasons they blur out faces. They could be locals working for ISAF, they could be from NI and so there is a security risk, or the soldier may have simply withdrawn permission to have their face broadcast. Taking a look at the context, profile, kit and skin colour I would wager it is the first option.

[@milekrizman]

They should win hearts and minds. Give people food, healthcare and modern technology

[@supreme53]

Presence of Turkish soldiers, big advantage for Afgan people and NATO

[@psychobergmuis6281]

Let me gess you are turkish?

[@johnysilverhand7905]

@@psychobergmuis6281 Afghan ppl love Turkish ppl because they createt Babur Empire , Kabul is build by Turkic ppl .

[@user-jo9iq4iw7d]

🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TheAwillz]

Mr Beast 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@cratarata2278]

@@TheAwillz I’m from England but can’t leave out NI aswell

[@Horizon301.]

Tragic to watch this now knowing how pointless this huge effort was as these soldiers all but gave up and put up little to no fight

[@anthonyciccariello8089]

Awesome it's about time they get the proper training to fight for their own country.

[@hb4095]

Are they using a new version of the SA80 L85? An L85A3???

[@pr0xy373]

nah wouldn't think so, guards are getting that first, they'd keep the SA80 for familiarity.

[@iBulletBillZz]

Henry Bleasdale they are indeed using the L85A3 and I'm fairly sure that most if not all SA80s are up to the A3 standard

[@JP-tk8nx]

Using the A2

[@tams805]

I'm pretty sure the A3 has been standard for a fair few years now...

[@kutter_ttl6786]

A3 variant was only revealed in 2016 is still being tested. What they are using now are A2s upgraded with Daniel Defense RIS and Elcan Specter OS sights.

[@anartaylan]

3.56 and you can see clearly Turkish Army armoured vehicles... with 660 Army personals there serving and helping... Fighting and trying to secure the city Kabul.

[@thisaccountnameiscompletel8949]

Ye but this is a British news channel, it doesn't focus on Turkish armed forces,

[@knife7662]

😂😂😂😂British new channel mate, they care about their troops than Turkish troops

[@manchesterunitedno7]

I see they are already phasing out that old Mk.6 helmet in favor of Mk.7

[@PaddyInf]

Mk.7 is long gone, and was only officially issued as an UOR for Afghanistan. We now have VIRTUS.

[@waqar2211]

What an embarrassing moment when the reporter asked Brig. Humphrey about the effectiveness of his force in Afghanistan...

[@daniel7767]

Are sidearms standard issue now?

[@benitomussolini7382]

British_Imperialism yes all soldiers on operation are issued sidearms

[@RJM1011]

Glock 17

[@matt4239]

Josef Stalin Due to the nature of 2 Yorks assignment in Afghan they are but this is not army wide yet.

[@benitomussolini7382]

M B it is army wide even the rlc are issued sidearms.

[@PaddyInf]

Josef Stalin Not all soldiers on ops are issued pistols. On mentoring/liaison ops the threat of insider (so called green on blue) attacks is high, so all troops are required to be armed when working at close proximity to Afghan forces. Pistols are carried as they are less intrusive and overtly threatening, and are more likely to be on the soldier than a rifle.