Afghan government officials running away from Badakhshan.

Taliban mopping up Afghan government forces in Badakhshan. This is what twenty years and more than $2 trillion buys you.
Taliban launched attacks on Bagram air base, they’re not wasting any time.
Taliban captured brand new weapons in Zurmat, Paktia, courtesy of the U.S. Government and the ANA to whom they were issued.
People learning the hard way begging isn’t negotiating. Acquire leverage, if you can.