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KABUL: At least 27 Afghan security forces were killed in fierce overnight fighting between Afghan forces and Taliban militants who attacked multiple checkpoints in the insurgent stronghold of Uruzgan and also Baghlan province, officials said Wednesday.
Taliban militants attacked checkpoints in Dehrado district surrounding the city of Trinkot city on Tuesday night, which Afghan forces countered with heavy assaults, said Uruzgan Governor’s spokesman, Ahmadshah Sahil. He added that five security forces were killed in the clashes which left two others wounded.
Unconfirmed reports say casualties in Dehrado clashes exceeded 13 which included the district deputy police chief. Reports suggested that the Taliban overran the district.
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