In Afghanistan, the Taliban forces held a military parade in Kabul in show of strength by using captured American-made armoured vehicles and Russian helicopters today [Sunday].

In a statement, the defence ministry spokesman Enayatullah Khwarazmi said the parade is linked to graduation of 250 freshly trained soldiers.

He said pilots, mechanics and other specialists from the former Afghan National Army are being integrated into a new force, which has also started wearing conventional military uniforms.