Afghanistan’s interim government is preparing to celebrate Victory Day on August 15, marking its takeover of power in 2021 and the withdrawal of US-led troops from the country.

Main roads, including the route linking Kabul International Airport to the former US embassy, have been adorned with the administration’s white flags. Slogans such as “Afghans defeated the invaders” have been displayed on state buildings and traffic circles to commemorate the occasion, according to Xinhua.

The government has observed August 15 annually as Victory Day since the last US soldier left Afghanistan on August 31, 2021.