ZABUL -- At least 20 Afghan police officers were killed early Sunday (May 21) when the Taliban stormed multiple security outposts in the volatile southern province of Zabul, officials said.
Local officials made desperate calls to journalists to seek attention as they were unable to get hold of senior authorities for help, media reported, highlighting the disarray in security ranks.
A district official told AFP that at least 15 others were wounded in the fighting.
The Taliban claimed responsibility.
