FAIZABAD/SHIBERGHAN (Pajhwok): Security officials on Saturday claimed inflicting heavy casualties on Taliban in the battle to recapture the Baharak district of northeastern Badakhshan province. But the rebels rejected the claim.
The insurgentsoverran Baharak on Friday evening, but the security personnel -- supported by international troops -- retook the district within two hours, the deputy police chief said.
Col. Sakhi Dad Haidari, told Pajhwok Afghan News 40 Taliban fighters were killed as a result of an airstrike during the operation.
