Interfax reports.

“This evening, the center of Badghis province, the location of the National Security and Intelligence Directorate were captured, a large number of soldiers surrendered, a large number of weapons, ammunition and vehicles were seized,” said Taliban spokesman Qari Ahmadi.

Earlier, the media reported that the Taliban had seized Afghan Herat, the third largest city in Afghanistan.

* "Taliban" - the organization was recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of February 14, 2003.