FARAH CITY (Pajhwok): The Taliban claimed on Sunday capturing Joyen and Pushtrod districts of southwestern Farah province.
However, official sources said clashes were ongoing around the police headquarters of Joyen district and a school building in Pushtrod.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the insurgents had seized complete control of Joyen and Pushtrod on Saturday night.
He claimed the Taliban had captured 35 security personnel and five vehicles, tanks and a large quantity of weapons.
But provincial council head Dadullah Qane told Pajhwok Afghan News the Taliban had captured parts of Joyen district, including an Afghan National Army (ANA) base.
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