At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening, armed hostilities were reported along Takhar University Road in Police District 6 (PD6) of Taloqan, the capital city of Takhar Province. According to information released by the Afghanistan Freedom Front, its fighters carried out what was described as a rapid operational attack targeting a gathering of Taliban-affiliated personnel in the area. The group characterized the operation as a targeted action conducted against members of the ruling authorities’ security forces.
Preliminary reports indicate that two members of the targeted group were killed, while two others sustained injuries. Additionally, a military vehicle belonging to Taliban forces was reportedly damaged during the exchange. The incident occurred in a populated urban corridor of Taloqan, prompting heightened security measures in surrounding neighborhoods. Eyewitnesses reported the sound of gunfire in the vicinity, though the situation was later brought under control.
No immediate independent confirmation of the casualty figures has been issued. Local sources indicate that security forces responded swiftly, and further details are expected to emerge as assessments continue. The development underscores ongoing instability in parts of northern Afghanistan, where sporadic clashes and targeted operations have been reported in recent months. Analysts note that such incidents highlight persistent security challenges and the fragile security environment in several provinces.
