The Pentagon commented on the situation with the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan

"Until now, the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan is proceeding according to plan," RIA Novosti quoted Austin as saying.

Earlier it became known that the United States, as the troops are withdrawn from Afghanistan, will be able to support the Afghan armed forces if they are attacked by militants.

Also, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said the United States should be ready for any development of events in Afghanistan in connection with the withdrawal of the American armed forces from there.