Taliban Fighters Seized Strategic 'District' Near Kabul

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan government authorities confirmed the collapse of Nirkh district of Maidan Wardak province to the Taliban Jihadists, On Tuesday evening. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior said that following the string of deadly onslaughts by the Taliban, the Afghan military withdrew from the main compound of Nirkh district. Afghan National Security Forces claimed to have killed a large number of Taliban insurgents during a shootout with the Taliban on Tuesday afternoon. Taliban local commander made an announcement that Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF), sustained collateral damage as well, weapons that Afghan forces left behind during the withdrawal from the Strategic area were impounded by the Mujahideen. According to the local media, all key buildings such as the district compound, the district police headquarters, district intelligence department, and main military base are under Taliban control.