TALOQAN (Pajhwok): Thirteen Taliban have been killed, 16 others injured and their attack on Taloqan, the capital of northern Takhar province, repulsed, according to a statement on Friday.
The Taliban stormed Qara Purchab, Salakhi Qashlaq, Khaspaka and Chobar areas of Taloqan on Thursday night.
Security forces strongly resisted the Taliban attacks and repulsed them leaving 13 Taliban dead and 16 others injured.
Three local security personnel also suffered casualties in the attack. The Taliban have not spoken about the incident.
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