Guwahati News Desk: The ministry of defense of Afghanistan on Saturday, informed that the Afghan security forces have killed as many as 262 Taliban terrorists across various provinces within the time span of just 24 hours.
The ministry added that 176 terrorists were wounded during the ANDSF operations and about 21 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were defused.
The ministry also informed that the security operations are being conducted continuously throughout the country, especially in the territories where the Taliban has advanced.
Meanwhile, the government has imposed a curfew across the country on Saturday, in an attempt to stop the Taliban from invading cities. However, apart from Kabul and two other provinces, no movement will be allowed between 10 pm and 4 am.
The on-going fight between the Taliban and Afghanistan government forces has escalated over the last two months as the United States has announced to withdraw its troops from the country.
As per the reports, about 650 US troops are expected to remain in Afghanistan to provide security for diplomats after the main American military force completes its withdrawal.
Moreover, several hundred additional US forces will remain at the Kabul airport, potentially until September. They’ll assist Turkish troops providing security, a temporary move until a more formal Turkey-led security operation is in place.
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