Afghan National Army Sustained Collateral Losses In Nimroz province

KABUL, Afghanistan — About 24 Afghan National Army members were killed and several more wounded 'after their citadels came under Taliban organized and blistering offensive in the Khashrod district of southwestern Nimroz province. Jalil Ahmad Watandost, Khashrod district Head, told media outlets during the press briefing that militants attacked and destroyed a military base located near Khashrod district, on Thursday night. In the Taliban attack, 24 Afghan soldiers were killed and six others taken as hostages government officials further added. The same source said a large cache of weapons and ammo was meant to be used against the insurgents also confiscated by the Taliban.