Kabul: Security forces in the wake of the Taliban hunt in Afghanistan. Twenty terrorists were killed in the clashes. Three soldiers were killed in the terrorist attack. The clash took place in Badakshan province.
The army had killed 33 militants in the clashes the previous day. This was followed by the elimination of 20 more terrorists. Taliban militants have stormed the provincial headquarters in Tagab, Kishim, Tashkent and Shahar-e-Busarg districts. Attempts to evacuate it resulted in clashes. The militants were killed by the army after a 24-hour battle.
The Taliban have stepped up their offensive after US troops began withdrawing from Afghanistan. US troops withdraw as part of Afghan-Taliban peace deal Taliban militants have reportedly stormed several district headquarters since the withdrawal began.