Over 27 security members killed in clashes against Taliban

The on-going clashes started on Sunday in Argon, Wormamai and Wazi Khwa districts after Taliban attacked security check posts, according to provincial council members. 

Provincial council members said that at least 27 security force members have been killed in the clashes in southeastern Paktika province since Sunday. 

“Three security check posts have fallen to the Taliban and heavy clashes are ongoing,” the provincial



council members said, adding that “if the government does not send reinforcements, the districts will fall to the insurgents.” 

“Eight border police and two local policemen were killed in a Taliban ambush in Argon and the rest of the security forces were killed in other districts,” according to the provincial council members. 

No further details have been provided either by provincial security officials or Taliban.