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US Drops Millions of Tons of Weapons in Afghanistan

11/12/2025

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The United States deployed extensive weaponry over more than two decades of conflict in Afghanistan, including millions of tons of ordnance and advanced munitions such as Hellfire missiles and the Mother of All Bombs.
Notably, billions of tiny poppy seeds were dropped, illustrating the diverse and unusual aspects of the campaign.
The scale and variety of materiel reflect the multifaceted challenges and consequences of the war.

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Story summary

The United States deployed extensive weaponry over more than two decades of conflict in Afghanistan, including millions of tons of ordnance and advanced munitions such as Hellfire missiles and the Mother of All Bombs.
Notably, billions of tiny poppy seeds were dropped, illustrating the diverse and unusual aspects of the campaign.
The scale and variety of materiel reflect the multifaceted challenges and consequences of the war.