Afghan Security forces recapture Nirjab district of Kapisa province from Taliban

Afghanistan security forces on Tuesday said that y were successful in pushing back Taliban from Nirjab district of Kapisa province. This comes after Taliban forces attacked Dara-e-Farokh Shah and Dara-e-Kalan areas of Nijrab district, ANI reported citing Tolo news. "Clashes started shortly after midnight and continued until 4 am on Tuesday. Six people, including two civilians and four members of public uprising forces, were also killed in clashes," Shayiq Shorish Kapisa Policeman Spokesperson said to Tolo News. 

For past two weeks, clashes have been underway in parts of Nijrab to regain control over district, however, Afghan security forces have been successful in fighting Talibani forces. As per Afghan forces, Taliban has t been able to make any progress so far. A huge number of residents have been replaced from area, due to violent clashes.

In ar win, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces were successful in re-capturing Kaldar district of Afghanistan's Balkh province. Since May, Taliban has taken control of Afghanistan's crucial border crossings with Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan. As per claims made by Taliban it still holds control in over 400 districts in country.

Over 1500 insurgents killed in last one week: Afghan Defence Forces

Apart from this, Afghanistan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) Tuesday, said, “Over 1520 Taliban insurgents were killed and more than 800 injured in a total of 154 military operations conducted over last one week. ANDSF spokesperson General Ajaml Omar Shinwarai said a total of 1,528 insurgents were killed during operations conducted in 20 provinces. Sixteen militants were also taken hosts, Shinwarai said as reported by ANI.

Aghan defence operations included land operations, airstrikes, and artillery shells. ANDSF spokesperson has also accused Taliban of killing 14 civilians and injuring nearly 30 more during previous week, as per a report by ANI. " forces have been out of defensive stance and are currently in an offensive one. During operations conducted in 20 provinces, 16 terrorists were taken hosts," he added. General Shinwarai also informed that a large number of ANDSF operations were suspended in order to prevent civilian casualties in country.   

(With ANI Inputs)

Im: AP/PTI