The Taliban have claimed control of Kunduz.It is the third provincial capital of Afghanistan in three days.which the Taliban have claimed control of, while fighting between the Taliban and government forces continues in several other cities.
Taliban and Government Forces
Fighting between the Taliban and government forces was reportedly fierce in the Afghan city of Kunduz, according to earlier reports.
However, on Sunday, the Taliban claimed control of Kunduz.The Afghan government has not yet confirmed the Taliban's takeover of Kunduz, but the French news agency AFP has confirmed the Taliban's claim, citing its sources.Kunduz is located in the north of Afghanistan.
A statement issued by the Taliban said, "After heavy fighting, Mujahideen have taken control of Kunduz province".
AFP Reports
An AFP reporter in Kunduz said: "Kunduz has been captured all important places in the city are under Taliban control".
Earlier, a member of the provincial council, Amaruddin Wali, told AFP: "Fierce fighting is taking place in different parts of the city.Some members of the security forces retreated to the airport.
The Taliban also claimed on Twitter that they had seized a large number of military equipment, including armored vehicles and weapons.
Claiming possession of the bridge as well
Fighting between the Taliban and government forces is also reported in Sar-e-Pul in northern Afghanistan.
The Taliban also claimed control of the provincial capital on Sunday.Muhammad Hussain Mujahidzada, a member of the Sar-e-Pul provincial council.Also confirmed the Taliban's capture, telling AFP that the Taliban controlled all key areas of the city.
There are also reports of fighting between the Taliban and government forces on the outskirts of Herat.While there are also reports of fighting in Lashkar Gah and Kandahar.
Sheberghan is also under Taliban control
The Taliban also seized Sheberghan, the provincial capital of Jawzjan, on Saturday, August 7, and the Kabul government confirmed this.
The Taliban also took control of Zaranj, the capital of Nimroz province.
After the villages, now the attempts to take over the cities
Fighting between the Taliban and government forces has intensified since the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan.Instead of focusing on rural areas, the Kabul government decided to focus on defending the country's most important cities.
The government's strategy has been successful so far, but now that the occupation of Kunduz is confirmed, it will be the most important city ever captured by the Taliban.
Government forces are also using air power to end Taliban occupation of key cities. In addition, a spokesman for the Afghan Ministry of Defense said that along with Afghan security forces, US forces are now targeting Taliban strongholds from the air.
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