Taliban's new prized possessions: Cutting-edge weaponry seized from government forces

Various reports have verified that the Taliban's lightning capture of most of Afghanistan was aided by America-made weapons that were seized as militiamen moved from district to district in a rampaging march.

New rifles, armour suits and artillery vehicles are among the Taliban's new prized possessions. These weapons and vehicles had been given by the US to Afghan troops.

Some among the Taliban got their hands on M16 rifles and M4 carbines, which they are now using as replacement for the iconic yet archaic AK-47s.

The Taliban also grabbed many small arms and light weapons. Among other things, their armoury now boasts shoulder-mounted grenade launchers captured from Afghan security forces. Humvees were also seized. Mi-24 helicopters gifted by India also fell into their hands, although they appear un-operational in photos taken of them.