Aqina Port on Verge of Collapse: local official
A provincial member of northern Faryab province said that Aqina port is on the verge of collapse by Taliban group.
A provincial member of northern Faryab province said that Aqina port is on the verge of collapse by Taliban group.
Mohammad Ruzi, a member of Faryab’s provincial council told reporters on Sunday that Taliban offensive on Andkhoy and Qurghan districts began on Saturday.
According to him, two security checkpoints fell to Taliban insurgents and 7 security forces were killed.
“10 soldiers were injured during the attack,” he added.
The provincial council member further said that Qurghan’s police building is under Taliban siege and Aqina port is on the brink of collapse.
Meanwhile, Karim Yurish, Faryab police spokesman said the Taliban attack on Andkhoy district was repulsed.
