Reports regarding the collapse of Baharak and Khwaja Ghar districts are incorrect

Clashes are continuing between the Afghan National Defense & Security Forces and Taliban terrorists in Baharak and Khwaja Ghar districts of Takhar province. 

Defense & Security Forces stepped up their operations and have so far been able they inflicted heavy casualties on terrorists, in the most recent case, in an airstrike, 11 terrorists were killed in Baharak districts on last night.

At the moment, Security & Defense Forces are moving forward and these districts will be clearing from terrorist presences as soon.

Regrettably, the Taliban terrorists using civilians and people's houses as a shield and they fighting against the people and government. 

The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, safeguard and protect the lives and property of the people and eliminate the enemies of the peace and stability, will not step back from any attempt and remain on the defensive line until the last breath of life.