Afghanistan: Nine policemen killed in Taliban attack

Afghan forces have struggled to combat a resurgent Taliban since US and NATO forces formally concluded their combat mission at the end of 2014.

Kabul, Oct 28: At least nine police officers were killed in separate attacks by Taliban insurgents on police checkpoints in eastern Ghazni province in Afghanistan, an official said.

Arif Noori, spokesman for the provincial governor, said two police checkpoints came under attack by Taliban fighters in the early hours on Saturday, also wounding two policemen.

He said six insurgents were killed and nine others were wounded in the battle, which lasted almost an hour.

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, according to their spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.

He said 14 police were killed, including both commanders of the checkpoints. Afghan forces have struggled to combat a resurgent Taliban since US and NATO forces formally concluded their combat mission at the end of 2014, switching to a counterterrorism and support role.

On October 25, nine Afghanistan National Army soldiers and 17 terrorists were killed after the Taliban fighters stormed into a military camp.

PTI