The Afghan government claims that the fight against the rebel Taliban has caused great damage, including the deaths of more than 13,500 Taliban fighters in the last four months.
However, the situation is becoming more uncertain as the US military has indicated that the Taliban have expanded its territory and gained an edge.
Afghan Peace Province told NHK on the 30th that 13,555 Taliban fighters were killed in a battle with the rebel Taliban between April and the past four months. He revealed that 10,054 people were injured and claimed to have caused great damage.
However, he did not disclose the damage on the part of the government.
In response, the Taliban responded to NHK's interview that "the government's announcement is a lie for promotional purposes and our actual sacrifice is limited."
Also, according to Afghan security officials, more than 10,000 fighters, mainly from Pakistan, have joined the Taliban to strengthen their forces.
Regarding the situation in Afghanistan, the top of the U.S. military uniform group also said that the Taliban side has expanded its territory and has an advantage, and the situation is unclear as the U.S. military aims to complete the withdrawal by the end of next month. Is increasing.
UN facility attacked in western Herat, killing one
According to UNAMA = United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, a UN facility was attacked in Herat, western Afghanistan, on the 30th, killing one Afghan guard.
Government troops and rebel Taliban have fought fierce battles in and around Herat over the past few days.
UNAMA Special Representative of the Secretary-General Deborah Lyons issued a statement, harshly accusing the attack on the United Nations of being sad. Identifying the attacker and holding him accountable.
Meanwhile, the Taliban has issued a statement that "security guards may have died during the battle. The Taliban are now ensuring the safety of UN facilities."