Notice that the release says that 6,000 troops have been “deployed” even though they have not yet arrived at the Kabul airport....
_Big_ difference....
Notice that the release does not explain how people outside the airport will be rescued (or even if they will be rescued).
_Big_ omission....
The “contingency plan” was horrible. The execution so far has been a disaster—but it is too early to reach a final conclusion.
This press statement is hiding the ball big time...