Bagram

British

/ ˈbæɡrəm /

noun

an air base in NE Afghanistan, near Kabul; now under the control of US forces

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"Yes, the enemy targeted Bagram as well, but there were no casualties or damage," defence ministry spokesman Enayatullah Khowarazmi said.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

The George W. Bush administration ordered the detention of swaths of the Taliban government at a giant prison at Bagram Airfield.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2025

The Taliban regularly parades US weapons, including at Bagram Airfield, which served as the main US-Nato base, and frame them as symbols of victory and legitimacy.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025

There was no provision to hang on to Bagram.

From Slate • Jul. 19, 2024

In October that year, after four months in Bagram prison just outside Kabul, Saber was transferred to Guantanamo.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2024

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