Kabul: The Afghan Ministry of Defence has confirmed that security forces have regained control over Ali Abad district in Kunduz and Yaftal district in Badakhshan province from the Taliban, deputy spokesman for Interior Ministry Ahmad Zia Zia said. Reportedly, there was a lot of stress on the terrorist group but they finally handed over the districts, as per Tolo reports, citing Abdul Matin Qudosi, member of Parwan provincial council. “We have a great morale and ready to retake other areas,” said Mohammad Haikal, Ali Abad district chief.

Taliban militants have reportedly captured 10 districts including Yaftal-e-Payan in Badakhshan province over the past couple of weeks. In the meantime, fighting between government forces and the Taliban militants, for the control of Kuran-wo-Munjan district of Badakhshan, has been continuing for the past four days. According to a local official, at least 30 militants have been killed or injured over the past 24 hours.

Government forces have also recaptured Aliabad district in the northern Kunduz province, forcing the militants to flee, according to locals. Since the start of pull-out of US-led forces from Afghanistan on May 1, Taliban militants have reportedly captured more than 170 districts.

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