The Afghan Telegraph Agency reports an attack by militants from the banned Taliban in Russia in two districts of northern Sar-Pul province, killing at least 11 security personnel.
A spokesman for Provincial Governor Zabiullah Amani confirmed the incident and said Taliban militants attacked security posts in the Sancharak and Suzma Qala districts Tuesday night.
“Clashes between Taliban militants and security personnel continued until early Wednesday morning, during which at least 19 security personnel were also injured”, – Amani said, -“Taliban militants also suffered casualties during the clashes.”
The Taliban have not yet commented on the report.