The Pentagon announced its readiness to respond toughly to attacks on US forces in Afghanistan

The spokesman for the US Department of Defense noted that the American side is ready to adjust its military presence in Afghanistan, depending on the security situation.

“In the event of an attack on the American military, our commanders have and have always had the right and responsibility to defend themselves.

If our forces in Afghanistan undergo any attack, we will immediately give a tough and appropriate response, ”Kirby quoted TASS as saying.

He added that the United States will daily monitor the development of the security situation in Afghanistan and, if necessary, will make appropriate changes.

The Pentagon spokesman also said that the military began to transfer additional forces to the capital of Afghanistan - according to him, by the end of the weekend, the bulk of the 3 thousand US military "will be in place."

General Mark Millie, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Armed Forces, said in July that the withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan was 95% complete.