It has been reported that on Wednesday night, clashes broke out between the Afghan security forces and the Taliban militants in northern Kunduz province. This caused casualties both on the militants and the security forces as per the statement of Afghan military.
The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North in announced in a statement that the Taliban militants launched coordinated attacks on security posts in Qala Zal district at around 3am local time on Thursday.
The attacks were launched in Gansh, Afghan Tapa, Tapi Afghan, and Mazar areas of the district. When the Afghan forces responded to the attacks, at least 13 militants and 16 others were wounded, added the statement.
4 commanders of the group identified as Mawlavi Khaksar, Qari Zabiullah, Ahmad Zia Waqari and Taliban’s Red Unit Commander Khalid were among those killed. The statement assures thy the local residents did not suffer any casalty during the clash but three armed forces embraced martyrdom and two others sustained injuries.
