GARDEZ/SHARAN (Pajhwok): Heavy clashes were underway between Taliban militants and Afghan security forces in Dand Patan district of southeastern Paktia province, with both sides suffering casualties, an official said on Monday.
Brig. Gen. Abdul Basir Khpalwak, the 202nd Border Zone police commander, told Pajhwok Afghan News Taliban militants stormed Afghan border police posts in Muqbil Dara area of Dand Patan district last night.
“The firefight is still underway and both sides have suffered casualties,” Khpalwak told Pajhwok shortly after 2pm this afternoon.
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