Taliban kill 18 soldiers in attack on Afghan army base: officials
Taliban militants stormed an Afghan army base in the western province of Farah overnight, killing at least 18 soldiers, officials said today, the latest in a series of attacks in the war-torn country.
Feb 24, 2018, 14:08 PM IST
Government withholding details on Taliban's attack on Afghan Army
The local and international media were still waiting for the National Unity Government (NUG) and the Ministry of Defence to release details on the exact casualty toll of Friday afternoon's deadly attack on the Afghan National Army's 209 Shaheen Corps Headquarters in Balkh province even more than 24 hours after the incident.
Apr 23, 2017, 09:02 AM IST
Death toll in Afghanistan base attack rises to 140: Officials
As many 140 Afghan soldiers were killed on Friday by Taliban attackers apparently disguised in military uniforms in what would be the deadliest attack ever on an Afghan military base.
Apr 22, 2017, 11:19 AM IST
Suicide truck bomber hits Afghan army checkpoint, killing one
An Afghan official says a suicide truck bomber has targeted a military checkpoint in eastern Khost province, killing one soldier and wounding 10.
Mar 17, 2017, 14:18 PM IST
Fierce Afghan fighting slows NATO training mission: New US commander
The US military presence in Afghanistan will fall from 9,800 at present to 5,500 by the start of 2017, barring a dramatic change of thinking in Washington.
Apr 05, 2016, 08:38 AM IST
Afghan troops pull out of strategic Helmand district
Afghan forces have pulled out of bases in Musa Qala, a strategic district of the southern province of Helmand, after months of heavy fighting with Taliban insurgents, officials said on Saturday.
Feb 20, 2016, 13:01 PM IST
