Kabul: The Afghan government’s security forces expelled Taliban militants and took control of a key suburban district in Afghanistan’s northern province of Faryab after heavy clashes, the country’s Ministry of Defense confirmed on Wednesday.
The ministry said in a statement that the National Defense and Security forces, including commandos of the National Army, backed by the Afghan Air Force, launched a cleaning operation in Dawat Abad district Tuesday night. Many Taliban militants were killed and injured as a result of this operation.
The statement said the district was completely cleared of militants early Wednesday, and the rule of law would soon return to Daulat Abad, when government offices and local police stations were in place, as per reports
Taliban militants overran the district after heavy fightings when Afghan security forces tactically retreated to neighboring districts on June 7. Taliban militants, who attacked security forces and captured several suburban districts across Afghanistan in recent weeks, have not made a comment on the report so far.
While the United States and NATO troops have been leaving the country, violence in the country is on the rise.
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