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Taliban suffer heavy casualties in Herat, Kandahar provinces
At least 40 Taliban militants were killed and 30 others wounded after a gathering of the group came under an airstrike in Adraskan district of Herat province, sources said.
Herat’s provincial official said that preliminary information indicates that Taliban key commanders including Abdullah Akbari, Mawlawi Haidar, Mullah Rahmatullah, Zabihullah Akbari, Mullah Mohammad known as Idris and Mullah Abdul Haq known as Osama were among the deaths.
So far, it was not cleared whether the Afghan or foreign forces have carried out the air raid.
Meanwhile, local officials in Kandahar said that at least 36 Taliban insurgents were killed in an airstrike by the US forces in Khakriz district of the province.
Meanwhile, sources in Baghlan also said that a woman and a child were killed and eight others were injured in an airstrike by Afghan forces in Dand Ghori.
This comes as the Paktia Police chief said that in the last 15 days, 65 Taliban fighters have been killed and 25 others have been wounded.
This comes as clashes between Taliban and Afghan forces inched Kabul city.
Last night in Surobi district of Kabul province, a group of Taliban attacked Afghan military checkpoints from three points on the Kabul-Jalalabad highway in the Mahipar area of Kabul’s Surobi district. According to sources, the Red Crescent Taliban, who came from Kuh-e-Safi district, first closed the road and then launched their attacks, which lasted 13 hours.
In this clash, three Taliban fighters were killed and four others were wounded.
The Taliban militant group yet comment about the incidents.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday exchanged phone conversations with both Afghan and Pakistani top diplomats as well as other regional prominent actors amid growing tension between the two neighboring countries.
Fidan spoke on the phone with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammed Ishaq Dar, Turkish media reported citing sources.
The initiative came after the two countries attacked each other.
Turkish media reported that Fidan also spoke with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdurrahman Al Thani and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss the recent developments between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Afghan Air Force conducted airstrikes against Pakistani military targets in Islamabad and other cities on Friday, Afghanistan’s Ministry of National Defense said.
The strikes were carried out at 11:00a.m. near Faizabad in Islamabad, targeting a military camp, the Nowshera Cantt, Jamrud Military Colony, and Abottabad.
According to the Ministry, the operations successfully hit key military sites, centers, and facilities. The strikes were conducted in response to Pakistani military air raids carried out last night in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia.
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Afghans say they are united against Pakistan aggression
One resident of Baghlan stated that if the leader of the Islamic Emirate calls for a jihad, he and many others are ready to rise in defense of Afghanistan.
Afghans across the country have expressed strong resolve, emphasizing that Afghan people have never remained silent in the face of oppression. Historically, Afghans have resisted even the most powerful foreign invaders, and today they stand united against Pakistan’s alleged aggressive actions.
Some citizens described Pakistan as an enemy of Islam and humanity, drawing parallels to Israeli attacks on Gaza during Ramadan. They emphasized that Afghan people will defend their country and support their security forces under all circumstances.
One resident of Baghlan stated that if the leader of the Islamic Emirate calls for a jihad, he and many others are ready to rise in defense of Afghanistan.
These statements reflect a spirit of national unity and readiness among Afghan citizens to safeguard their homeland and stand alongside their security forces.
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