BADAKHSHAN -- Afghan forces killed 12 Taliban militants in Badakhshan and Kunduz provinces, TOLO News reported Wednesday (April 26).
The Taliban attacked Tagab District, Badakhshan Province, but encountered fierce resistance from troops, said provincial governor Faisal Ahmad Bekzad.
Eight Taliban were killed in that battle, he said.
Meanwhile, security forces Tuesday (April 25) in Kunduz Province killed four more Taliban militants who attacked a police check-post, said the provincial police.