KABUL: A total of 20 personnel were killed in an attack on the Taliban's Afghan military base and police check post, in response to which the US military also targeted the invading militants.According to the World News Agency, Taliban fighters attacked an Afghan army base in Kunduz province, killing 16 Afghan soldiers in two-way shootings, while Afghan authorities also claimed to have killed Taliban fighters, but the number was not given.Also read this news: US and Taliban sign peace agreementSimilarly, in Kunduz, Taliban fighters opened fire on a check post and killed 4 policemen. After both operations, the Taliban along with them went to the arms of the Afghan army, while the Taliban claimed to host 10 Afghan soldiers.Read this news: Taliban announces attack on Afghan security forcesThe Taliban attacks were carried out yesterday following spokesman Taliban Zabihullah Mujahid's statement that he had indicated that he would continue attacking security forces ahead of intra-Afghan negotiations, but had refused to target US troops. ۔Read this news: Explosion in Khost province of Afghanistan, 3 civilians killedOn the other hand, a statement issued by the US Defense Department Pentagon said that US forces in Afghanistan have targeted Taliban fighters in Helmand Province. These fighters were involved in unarmed Afghan security forces. The Pentagon further said that the Taliban should avoid unnecessary attacks in Afghanistan.
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