LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): The Taliban have overran the Sangin district of southern Helmand province, local security officials said on Thursday, but the Ministry of Defense (MoD) denied the town’s fall.
A security official, wishing anonymity, told Pajhwok Afghan News the militants captured the district centre on Wednesday night. “Many security personnel suffered casualties.”
Despite demands, the source revealed, the security forces did not receive equipment supplies and were left with no option but to leave the district to the Taliban.”
The official added the security . . .
