Afghan Soldiers Recapture Char Dara District From Taliban
KABUL: (Middle East Press) Afghan security forces have launched a powerful military operation in Kundoz province to retake Char Dara District from Taliban.
Lieutenant General Mura Ali Murad the Deputy Chief of Staff of Afghan National Army said that Afghan forces entered Char Dara District around 8 am this morning and took the control of the district successfully.
He added that the operation started at about 3 am and still continues for complete clearance of the district from Taliban.
Meanwhile, The Ministry of Defense announced that around 85 Taliban members were killed and 15 others wounded during the operation.
Taliban militants had taken control of Char Dara district after severe clashes with security forces about three days before.
After Char Dara District Taliban armed with light and heavy weapons launched an attack on Dasht-i-Arche District of Kundoz province and took the control it.
Oprations are underway by Afghan forces to retake Dasht-i-Arche district from Taliban group.
