Kabul: After the withdrawal of American troops in Afghanistan, the Afghan Security Force is facing the Taliban alone. Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry claimed on Saturday that Afghan security forces killed 262 Taliban militants in different provinces in 24 hours. The Defense Ministry said that 176 terrorists were injured during the operation. At the same time, 21 IEDs were deactivated.
Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry said in a tweet that during the last 24 hours, 262 Taliban as a result of #ANDSF operations in Lagman, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Kunar, Ghazni, Paktia, Kandahar, Herat, Balkh, Jowjan, Helmand, Kunduz, and Kapisa provinces The terrorists were killed and 176 were injured. In addition, 21 IEDs were discovered and deactivated.
Curfew imposed across the country
Meanwhile, the government imposed a nationwide curfew on Saturday in an effort to prevent the Taliban from attacking cities. Apart from Kabul and two other provinces, no movement will be allowed between 10 pm and 4 am. According to the ministry, security operations are being conducted continuously across the country. Especially in areas where the Taliban have advanced.
Taliban claimed to have captured 90% of the country’s area
The conflict between the Taliban and Afghanistan has intensified in the past two months following the withdrawal of US troops. The Taliban claim to have captured 90 percent of the country. Significantly, after 20 years there has been the almost complete withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan. Due to which the Taliban have taken a more aggressive approach and captured half of the country.
Pakistan helping Taliban
Pakistan is continuously helping the Taliban by sending weapons and terrorists, due to which Afghanistan is very angry. On this, the Vice President of Afghanistan, Amrullah Saleh tweeted and informed about the actions of Pakistan. He has told how Pakistan is supporting the Taliban in this fight. Saleh alleged that the Taliban has close ties with Pakistan’s military and intelligence agency ISI.
