Taliban forces seize control of Kunduz in Afghanistan, officials say. It is the first major city to fall in the vacuum left by US troop withdrawal.
Kunduz is the third of four provincial capitals that the Taliban has captured in recent days, a string of victories that come as foreign forces, led by the United States, complete their withdrawal from Afghanistan. With a population of 375,000, Kunduz is a significant military prize.
The country's swift descent into violence following the withdrawal of US and NATO troops supporting the government has shocked many. There are fears even the national capital, Kabul, could fall.The US has ramped up airstrikes against Taliban positions over the past week in a bid to halt the insurgents' advances as its drawdown of troops continues."US forces have conducted several airstrikes in defense of our Afghan partners in recent days," Maj.
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