Security
Balkh: A series of airstrikes in northern Balkh province killed at least 45 Taliban militants including three of their shadow district governors.Khaama, Khaama, Pajhwok
Kandahar: The Afghan security forces killed 25 militants including 8 IEC employees during an intense battle in Maruf district of Kandahar.Khaama, Tolonews, Pajhwok
Paktika: The Afghan Special Forces killed 13 Taliban militants during an operation in Paktika province.Khaama, Pajhwok
Kabul: Former police chief for Gurbaz district of southeastern Khost province was killed in an attack. Pajhwok
Kunduz: At least 14 policemen have been killed and 20 others captured as a result of a Taliban attack in the Imam Sahib district of northern Kunduz province. Pajhwok
Maimana: Four security personnel and eleven Taliban have been killed and some injured during separate clashes in northwestern Faryab province. Pajhwok
