Satellite images show not real planes, but their imitation
Satellite data indicates that at the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, controlled by the Taliban, outlines of combat aircraft have appeared on the old runway. However, experts assert that these are not real machines, but visual "decoys," as reported by an investigation from the American publication The Washington Post.
According to the publication's data, after the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban inherited part of the infrastructure and military equipment, but most of these resources are non-functional. Satellite images analyzed by the Washington Post show that some areas of the airfield are painted in a way that resembles the silhouettes of modern combat aircraft like the F-15 and F-16.
Analysts who examined these images suggest that such silhouettes were created as decorative elements or for camouflage, rather than to conceal actual aircraft. These visual effects may be used to disorient aerial or satellite observers; however, they do not confirm the presence of a full-fledged air fleet or serious aviation capabilities among the Taliban.
The investigation also points out that the remaining equipment and machinery at the base are inoperable, and their restoration is complicated by technical problems and a lack of resources. Although the Taliban planned to use former American bases for economic purposes, regime representatives stated that these plans have been suspended due to high costs of the work.
Thus, the appearance of aircraft silhouettes at the airfield does not confirm the existence or restoration of combat aviation, but rather indicates the Taliban's attempts to use the base for visual impact on observers.
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