MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The clashes in Khakrez district of Kandahar province continued for almost five hours, the TOLO news broadcaster reported. According to one of the media outlet's sources, 82 soldiers were at the base when the Taliban launched its attack. Besides, eight soldiers are missing.
"82 soldiers were at the base when the Taliban attacked. The remaining soldiers were not hurt in the attack," the source was quoted as saying by the broadcaster.
The Afghan authorities have not yet commented on the incident. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
Afghanistan has been suffering significant political, social and security-related provoked by the activity of the Taliban and Daesh terrorist groups for decades. The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces have been acting together to combat terrorism in the country.