According to him, the government forces left their positions, after which the pro-government militia "lost its fighting spirit" and also retreated.
"According to the deputy, all objects, including the governor's office, are in the hands of the Taliban," the agency writes.
In early July, the Russian Consulate General in Mazar-i-Sharif temporarily suspended its work due to the worsening situation in the north of the republic, and diplomatic missions of some other countries also suspended work.
The Taliban have assured that foreign diplomats in Mazar-i-Sharif are not in danger.
"Taliban" - an organization recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated 02.14.2003.