ISLAMABAD – Afghan Taliban launch a massive attack in northern Afghanistanafter announcement of spring offensive.
The Kunduz city, in the north of Afghanistan, came under Taliban attackhours after the group announced its so-called spring offensive, localofficials said.
The attack was launched on the outskirts of Kunduz city at 2am on Saturday,said Enamuddin Rahmani, a spokesman for Kunduz police.
“Taliban started the attack on Kunduz city from different directions lastnight at around 2pm, but they faced with a strong response by securityforces and their attack was foiled,” Rahmani said. “Sporadic clashes areongoing in some parts of the outskirts of Kunduz city.”
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“Security forces are ready to protect the people. The residents should notbe worried,” he reiterated.
Some families were displaced after the conflicts started, residents said.
