KABUL, denouncing President Ashraf Ghani’s orders, say they are fully prepared to respond to any kind of offensive operations by the security forces.
In a televised speech a day earlier, President Ashraf Ghani directed the security personnel to resume offensive operations against the insurgent outfit..
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement the declaration of war by the president was reflective of his effort to protect his administration.
“From now on, responsibility for further escalation of violence and its ramifications shall fall . . .
