Taliban Killed 20 Army Soldiers in Farah
At least 20 Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers have been killed in a Taliban attack on a military base in the western Farah province Friday night.
At least 20 Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers have been killed in a Taliban attack on a military base in the western Farah province Friday night.
According to Farah provincial council official Dadullah Qani, the attack started at around 2:00 am in Shakh-i-Bala Kansk area of Bala Block district and at least 20 soldiers were killed.
12 Taliban militants were also killed during the clashes
“Shortly before the incident occurred, a clash broke out in Sore Shamal area, and while security forces were busy fighting the insurgents the Taliban attacked the base in Bala Block district,” Qani added.
According to the report, the Taliban took away two others soldiers and some weapons as well.
The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack.
This comes as security forces have killed nearly 300 armed government’s oppositions in a week.
