Government sources said on Wednesday that over 70 security force members have been killed and dozens more wounded in battles on several fronts around the country including Baghlan, Zabul and Kandahar provinces over the past 24 hours.
"We're committed to finding a political solution to ending the conflict in Afghanistan," says @PressSec.
The death toll from the suicide explosion at an educational center in Kabul, rises to at least 48, with 67 more wounded.
MFA Russia spox Zakharova: We're following the situation in the Afghanistan province of Ghazni with concern. Tensions in the northern provinces are escalating, including due to Taliban attacks on an Afghan army base in the Ghormach District, Faryab Province
Kabul - Kabul police chief spokesman said they have received reports of an explosion in Dasht-e-Barchi in west of Kabul city but that they are investigating
A suicide bombing has occured in Police District 18 in western Kabul. Target still unknown but Yash News reports that the explosion took place close to Mauwood Training institute.
18 ساعة منذPaktia - Truck carrying explosives seized by Afghan security forces in Gardez city. ANA security forces defused the explosives, officials confirm
After 5 days of heavy ground fighting and U.S. airstrikes, Afghan security forces appear to have driven out the Taliban from Ghazni city in southeast Afghanistan. Fighting has stopped in the center of the devastated city. Sporadic fighting on the outskirts if the city.
ZABUL - At least 12 ANA soldiers killed in Qalat, capital of Zabul province on Tuesday night while three others are missing after Taliban stormed their post, Zabul's Provincial Council officials confirmed. Afghanistan
Six minor girls killed playing with mortar in Laghman
45 Afghan Security Forces Killed in Baghlan Attack, Second Large Scale Attack in Two Days After Faryab Base Overrun on Monday
45 Afghan Security Forces Killed in Baghlan Attack Afghanistan
Taliban say they're cancelling their resolution of not harming the @ICRC_af personnel because they've not stood up to their promises about attending the prisoners and have provided no assistance or support to the prisoners on hunger strike in Pul-e-Charkhi prison.
1 اليوم منذAfghanistan: Situation in Ghazni. Taliban militants have left the city.
Taliban: All enemy CPs in Lwarha area of Tsamkani district Paktia taken over by Mujahidin and Lwarha bazaa clearedr, multiple gunmen killed/wounded. Tribal elders also held meeting with Mujahidin promising that they will bring out all their relatives and locals from enemy ranks.
1 اليوم منذVideo allegedly from the streets of Ghazni uploaded on pro Taliban account 4 hours ago
1 اليوم منذResolute Support: Ghazni City remains under Afghan government control. Afghan National Defense and Security Forces continue to conduct clearing operations. These aerial photos from Aug. 12 show Hwy1, Ghazni City center and the Ghazni prison secured by ANDSF.
Defense Ministry spokesman says the Taliban have overrun a military base in northern Afghanistan, killing 17 soldiers.
A Taliban Source Said A Batallion of Taliban Fighters from Helmand has entered Ghazni Province to Support Local Fighters in order to Maintain Presence in Ghazni City.
2 اليوم منذFootage just in from Ghazni city shows plumes of black smoke rising in the air as buildings burn while Taliban fighters roam the streets of a clearly battle-weary city. Afghanistan
IEC chief said they will not accept responsibility for any delay regarding the holding of elections after today's widespread protests against the commission. He called on UNAMA to help resolve the crisis
Taliban: Claims by Kabul admin MoI and MoD officials about situatioin in Ghazni are baseless. Siege of remaining enemy inside city has tightened, talks are underway for their surrender. Besieged enemy is imploring Mujahidin to open a way for their retreat.
US Forces Afghanistan's Lt COL Martin O'Donnell: Ghazni City remains under Afghan government controlclearing operations are ongoing and sporadic clashes with the Taliban, particularly outside the city, continue. US conducted 21 strikes over the weekend and two thus far today
Defense minister: Fresh forced deployed to Ghazni lead Army chief and deputy MoI arrived Ghazni city today.
Afghan forces have begun anti-Taliban offensive in Ghazni city from four direction, situation will change in next 24 hours: defense minister
Defense minister confirms Pakistani and Chechen fighters were among the Taliban fighters who attacked Ghazni city.
2 اليوم منذEight Afghan Local Police (ALP) personnel have been killed in a Taliban attack in northern Balkh
PD 1 of Ghazni city has been cleared of Taliban fighters, operation ongoing: interior minister #AFG
Ghazni prison is under our control: interior minister AFG
