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20 Afghan forces killed in Taliban attack

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Upto 20 Afghan security forces were killed in an attack from Taliban in northern Baghlan province on Saturday night. Local officials confirmed the attack details on Sunday.

Security officials stated that dozens of Taliban insurgents attacked army and police check posts in the Baghlan-e-Markazi district of the province.

A security source told TOLOnews that five army and eight police check posts have fallen into the hands of the Taliban.

“A number of the villages have also fallen to the Taliban,” the source said.

Officials have however, given no comment on the recent clash.

On the other hand, Taliban confirmed and claimed the attack.

 

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