The Taliban attacks on the capital of Afghanistan are controversial; 20 ultras are dead

The Taliban attacks on the capital of Afghanistan are controversial; 20 ultras are dead

The Taliban attacks on the capital of Afghanistan are controversial; 20 ultras are dead

Kabul : At least 20 Taliban militants were killed and eight others injured after Afghan government forces foiled an attack on Aybak city, capital of the northern province of Samangan, the Interior Ministry said on Monday.

The ministry said Taliban fighters fled surrounding areas of the city after casualties were inflicted. The militants stormed the city from several directions on Sunday night, trying to take control. Earlier in the day, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on social media that the insurgents seized control of several areas in Aybak.

Taliban at the entrance of Aybak, Samangan province. REUTERS

On Sunday night, Taliban also attacked Pul-e-Khumri city, capital of neighbouring Baghlan province, triggering heavy battles, according to local sources. Many Afghan cities and about half of the country's 34 provinces have been the scene of battles and street fighting. Taliban militants have taken control over three provincial capital cities of Taluqan, Sari Pul and Zaranj after clashes. The armed outfit has captured nearly 200 districts over the past three months. — IANS

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