Taliban Kills Around 30 Afghan Forces

Taliban militants in Afghanistan have intensified battlefield attacks, killing around 30 Afghan security forces in the restive southern Helmand province. Afghan officials say the casualties have occurred since Saturday when the fighting broke out after the Taliban launched a string of coordinated assaults on three districts, including Nad Ali, Gereshk and Marjah. The insurgents also overran four security outposts on the main road linking Marjah to the provincial capital of Lashkardah...

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