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5 Security Force Members Killed in Balkh Clashes
[ToloNews] At least five security force members were killed and two others were maimed in festivities with the Taliban ...Arabic for students... in the northern province of Balkh on Wednesday night, local officials said on Thursday. The festivities took place in Dawlatabad district of the province after the Talban attacked the center of the district from several direction, said Munir Ahmad Farhad, a front man for provincial governor. "The festivities lasted for more than two hours and the Taliban beat feet from the area," he said. But security sources said that at least eight security force members were killed and 14 others were maimed in the attack. However, corruption finds a dozen alibis for its evil deeds... the Taliban has not yet commented on the attack. Related: Balkh: 2020-07-15 Afghan forces kill, wound at least 68 Taliban militants in the North: Shahen Corps Balkh: 2020-07-14 Attack in Samangan Ends, 3 Attackers and 10 Others Killed Balkh: 2020-07-08 '15 Insurgents Killed in Baghlan Clashes': Officials Related: Dawlatabad district: 2020-06-26 Airstrike kills 25 Taliban militants in Balkh province Dawlatabad district: 2020-03-22 12 killed in Balkh clash Dawlatabad district: 2019-12-27 Balkh: car kaboomed 6 troops, Talibs kill 10 more Posted by: trailing wife 2020-07-18 |
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