Taliban Seize District On Outskirts Of Afghan Capital: Officials

Taliban seize district on outskirts of Afghan capital: officials

The Taliban have seized a district from Afghan government forces around 40 kilometres from the capital Kabul, officials said

Kabul, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th May, 2021 ) :The Taliban have seized a district from Afghan government forces around 40 kilometres from the capital Kabul, officials said.

"Security and defence forces made a tactical retreat from the police headquarters of Nerkh district," Interior Ministry spokesman Tareq Arian told AFP.

Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesman for the Taliban, said the insurgents had captured the area on Tuesday.