Afghan forces recapture key district from Taliban in Kunduz Province
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Afghan security personnel keep watch during fighting between Taliban militants and Afghan forces in Kunduz
Afghan forces have recaptured a key district in the northern province of Kunduz from the Taliban militant group, which has stepped up its deadly attacks against government and civilian targets in recent weeks.
On Tuesday, the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) regained control of the Qala-e-Zal district, which had fallen to Taliban militants 10 days ago, Army Special Forces Battalion commander, Sattar Andarabi was cited as saying in the local media.
The recapture came after Afghan forces launched a major operation against Taliban positions early in the morning and engaged the militants in fierce battles.
Andarabi added that Afghan troops are currently clearing the area of mines and leftover Taliban militants, who announced the start of it so-called spring offensive in late April.
There are no reports of casualty figures so far. The Taliban have not commented on the report yet.
EA
