FARAH CITY (Pajhwok): Twenty Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers have been killed and 10 others taken hostage by the Taliban in western Farah province, local officials say.
The insurgent attack happened in the Kansak area of Bala Balok district near the Herat-Kandahar highway Saturday night, a public representative said.
Provincial council member Gul Ahmad Faqiri said 20 Afghan soldiers were killed as the Taliban stormed a military post in the area. Another 10 soldiers were taken hostage.
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