The Taliban militants launched attacks in two districts of northern Sar-e Pul province which claimed the lives of at least 11 security personnel, EDNews.net reports citing Khaama.
Provincial governor’s spokesperson Zabiullah Amani confirmed the incident and said the Taliban militants attacked the security posts in Sancharak and Suzma Qala districts on Tuesday night.
According to Amani, clashes between Taliban militants and security personnel continued until early hours of Wednesday morning during which at least 19 security personnel also sustained injuries.
He also added that the majority of the security personnel killed or wounded during the clashes, were members of the Afghan Local Police (ALP) forces.
Meanwhile, Amani said the Taliban militants also sustained casualties during the clashes but did not elaborate further regarding the exact number.
The Taliban group has not commented in this regard so far.