I lost both my legs in Afghanistan. Five years after the Taliban takeover, it wasn’t worth it

A British military veteran who lost both legs while serving in Afghanistan has spoken out, five years on from the Taliban's return to power, saying he no longer believes the sacrifice was worthwhile. His account reflects a wider sense of disillusionment among former service personnel who fought in the 20-year conflict, only to see the country revert to Taliban rule after Western forces withdrew in August 2021.

The article itself provides limited additional detail beyond the veteran's central reflection, framed around the fifth anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Kabul. It appears alongside other Daily Mail coverage of Afghanistan under Taliban rule, including reporting on the group's harsh enforcement of its interpretation of law, underscoring the contrast between the sacrifices made by coalition troops and the situation in the country today.