No Credible Evidence Supports Claims That Russian Forces Captured NATO General and Colonels

No credible evidence supports claims that Russian forces captured a NATO general and colonels (or any NATO personnel) in Afghanistan. Current Context NATO-led forces fully withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021, ending the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Resolute Support Mission. No official NATO troops or commanders remain deployed there. Russia maintains no active combat forces in Afghanistan and has engaged in diplomatic relations with the Taliban government since their 2021 takeover. Such an event—if real—would constitute a major international incident and receive widespread coverage from reputable global media, NATO statements, and governments involved. No such reports exist from reliable sources. Historical Context During the Soviet-Afghan War (1979–1989), Soviet forces fought Afghan mujahideen insurgents, but NATO as an alliance was not involved in combat operations there. No records exist of Soviet captures of NATO generals or colonels in that conflict. Similar Disinformation Recent years (including 2025) have seen repeated false claims propagated by pro-Russian channels and fringe sites alleging Russian captures of NATO officers—typically British or French—in Ukraine, not Afghanistan. Fact-checks from outlets like Euronews, DW, France 24, and others have consistently debunked these as fabricated disinformation, often involving AI-generated images or invented names. Some viral videos or posts (e.g., referencing locations like Huliaipole, a Ukrainian town) recycle these Ukraine-focused hoaxes, but none credibly link to Afghanistan. If this refers to a specific post, video, or article you've seen, it is likely misinformation or a confusion/misplacement of debunked Ukraine-related propaganda. No verified incident matches the description in Afghanistan.24.7s