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the president said on his Twitter account.

He also added that resistance to the regime of the radical Taliban * movement continues in the country.

“The resistance continues and will continue.

I am here, on my land, for the sake of my land and I defend its dignity, ”Saleh wrote.

Taliban spokesman Bilal Karimi said earlier that the movement completely controls Panjshir province.

According to the Turkish publication Yeni Şafak, fierce battles were fought 150 km from the Afghan capital, where the province is located.

At the same time, the Resistance Front and Amrullah Saleh denied information about the seizure of the territory.

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