The Afghan defense ministry says its air force has carried out more airstrikes against Taliban positions in southern Afghanistan, while the insurgent force makes additional gains in the country’s north.
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan air force carried out more airstrikes against Taliban positions in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, as the insurgent force made additional gains in the country’s north.
Residents in Lashkar Gah reported heavy bombing near the government radio and television station, which is under Taliban control. Several wedding halls and a guesthouse of the provincial governor’s are all located near the radio and television station.
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