2021-05-11 11:06:04 GMT2021-05-11 19:06:04(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
KABUL, May 11 (Xinhua) Taliban militants in Afghanistan have intensified activities ahead of Eid al-Fitr, the end of Muslims fasting month Ramadan, as more than 80 fighters were killed over the past 24 hours in the militancy-battered country, officials said Tuesday.
In the latest waves of violent incident, the militants opened fire on police in the southern Kandahar city on Tuesday, killing one policeman and injuring another, police spokesman Jamal Barikzai said.
The armed insurgents on Monday gunned down a police officer in eastern Logar province, police confirmed.
At least 48 militants were killed and 18 others injured as fighting planes from the government forces struck Taliban hideouts in Dawlat Shah district of eastern Laghman province on Monday, said the Defense Ministry in a statement.
2021-05-05 12:06:36 GMT2021-05-05 20:06:36(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
KABUL, May 5 (Xinhua) Fighting in Afghanistan has gotten momentum since the start of the withdrawal of the U.S.-led forces from the conflict-battered country on May 1 as the Taliban militants have stepped up activities, officials said Wednesday.
According to security officials, the Taliban fighters have intensified activities in Helmand, Zabul, Baghlan, Herat, Farah, Faryab, Takhar and Badakhshan provinces, and scores of Taliban fighters and security personnel have been killed.
Confirming impetus in fighting, a spokesman for the Defense Ministry Fawad Aman told local media on Wednesday that violent incidents have increased over the past three days, saying the Taliban militants have suffered huge casualties.
Roundup: Afghan conflict intensified amid U.S. forces drawdown
Xinhua
05 May 2021, 22:18 GMT+10
KABUL, May 5 (Xinhua) Fighting in Afghanistan has gotten momentum since the start of the withdrawal of the U.S.-led forces from the conflict-battered country on May 1 as the Taliban militants have stepped up activities, officials said Wednesday. According to security officials, the Taliban fighters have intensified activities in Helmand, Zabul, Baghlan, Herat, Farah, Faryab, Takhar and Badakhshan provinces, and scores of Taliban fighters and security personnel have been killed. Confirming impetus in fighting, a spokesman for the Defense Ministry Fawad Aman told local media on Wednesday that violent incidents have increased over the past three days, saying the Taliban militants have suffered huge casualties.
Key Northern Highways Face Security Threats: Residents
Key routes in northern Afghanistan including the Baghlan-Kunduz and Baghlan-Balkh highways remain insecure for commuters, residents of the provinces said, adding that the Taliban has established checkpoints close to the government forces establishments in some areas.
The residents said less attention has been paid to the matter as in some areas, the Taliban are seen 500 meters away from the government’s security checkpoints.
According to the residents, other routes connecting to the highways also remain insecure due to Taliban presence.
“The city of Pul-e-Khumri in Baghlan is under the Taliban threat. Areas close to the city like the Kelagai area are under the Taliban influence,” said Sher Mohammad, a Baghlan resident.