Taliban Seize District On Outskirts Of Afghan Capital: Officials
Faizan Hashmi Published May 12, 2021 | 12:40 PM
The Taliban have seized a district from Afghan government forces around 40 kilometres from the capital Kabul, officials said
Kabul, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th May, 2021 ) :The Taliban have seized a district from Afghan government forces around 40 kilometres from the capital Kabul, officials said.
"Security and defence forces made a tactical retreat from the police headquarters of Nerkh district," Interior Ministry spokesman Tareq Arian told AFP.
Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesman for the Taliban, said the insurgents had captured the area on Tuesday.
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