Afghanistan Taliban attacks northern city on a large scale Many casualties 1 September 5:05
In Afghanistan, anti-government armed forces Taliban have attacked major cities in the north, causing 8 civilians to die and more than 50 injured. The Taliban are in discussions with the US government over peace in Afghanistan, and it seems that there is a speculation that they want to gain an advantage in negotiations by terrorizing in various parts of the country and showing off their fighting ability.
According to the Afghan Ministry of Home Affairs, on the 31st, anti-government armed forces Taliban attacked Kunduz, a major city in the north, and became a shootout with local police and security forces. More than 50 people were injured and more than 30 Taliban fighters were killed.
I don't know the exact situation in the city, but a local TV station reports that Taliban fighters invaded the city and attacked government buildings.
A state government official told NHK that "Taliban fighters are doing destructive actions, such as firing at multiple buildings in the city and igniting them."
Kunduz was the northern hub connecting Afghanistan and Central Asia, and it has been a frequent battle between the Taliban and security forces.
The Taliban are currently in discussions with the US government over peace in Afghanistan, and it seems that there is a speculation that they want to gain an advantage in the negotiations by showing terrorism and attacks in various parts of the country and showing off their fighting ability.