Moscow, Aug 24 (AP) Russia's defence minister has voiced concern about the Taliban seizing a large number of weapons, including air defense missile systems, after sweeping over Afghanistan.

Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday the Taliban has captured hundreds of combat vehicles along with a number of warplanes and helicopters.

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He expressed a particular worry about the Taliban obtaining more than 100 man-portable air defense missile systems.

Shoigu noted that Afghanistan's refugee problem is a cause for grave concern.

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The Russian defense chief voiced hope that the Taliban would move to form an inclusive government that would include all groups in the country. (AP)

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