The Taliban are rapidly conquering new territories
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The militants announced that they had taken control of the provincial capital of Paktika, the city of Sharana, and were storming Mazar-i-Sharif.
The radical Taliban movement on Saturday, August 14, the beginning of the assault on the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, the center of Balkh province. This was announced by the press secretary of the Taliban Zabihullah Mujahid, writes Interfax.
“Heavy fighting continues around the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province. The Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate have launched pinpoint and rapid operations against enemy targets from all over the city. According to new information, the enemy has suffered losses and the Mujahideen are moving forward,” he said.
Mujahid also claims that the militants destroyed the defensive lines of the city of Sharan, the capital of Paktika province in southeastern Afghanistan.
“A large number of weapons and equipment fell into the hands of the Mujahideen. Currently, there is a battle in the first district of the city of Sharan, and the Mujahideen are moving towards the governor’s residence,” he said.
Later, the Taliban announced that they had taken control of the building of the governor’s administration, the police station and other state institutions. The militants also seized the weapons of the government army, whose soldiers. allegedly went over to their side.
Also at night, about two thousand Taliban tried to capture the city of Maimana, the center of the Faryab province, which, along with Balkh, has not yet been captured by the militants.
In addition, the Taliban announced the seizure of a radio station in Kandahar.
Against the backdrop of the offensive of the Taliban, many refugees flock to the capital Kabul, writes Al Jazeera.
It is noted that people are unhappy with the fact that the United States and Britain are evacuating their citizens, leaving Afghans to their fate. The government promises to place them in mosques and provide them with assistance, but there is not enough help and places for everyone who needs it.
As of 13 August the Taliban have already captured 18 of 34 capitals Afghan provinces. They also approached Kabul, capturing the city of Puli Alam – the capital of the province of Logar – 50 km from the capital.
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