According to a statement released by Shaheen Corps, the Talibs attacked Khel Guli Base in Dawlatabad district of Balkh at 7 pm local time on Saturday which sparked festivities that continued until 9 pm.
The statement further added that Talibs retreated after 4 losing of their comrades during the festivities.
The security forces killed 2 Talibs and maimed another Taliban
...the Pashtun equivalent of men...fighter during a separate clash in Joi Uzlek area of Chahar Bolak district in Balkh proivnce, the 209th Shaheen Corps added.
The 209th Shaheen Corps also added that the security forces killed local Taliban commanders Qari Toofan and Chari Pawalan during a clash in Qarqeen district of Jawzjan on Saturday.
Four other Talibs sustained injuries during the clash including their commander Qari Qayoum, the 209th Shaheen Corps said.