Afghan government forces have largely abandoned the countryside to the militants, but are now scrambling to defend a string of cities across the country. (Reuters)
Kunduz — in the far north — would be the most significant to fall since the insurgents launched an offensive in May as foreign forces began the final stages of their withdrawal.
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Afghan forces and the Taliban were fighting fiercely Sunday in the centre of Kunduz, a major provincial capital, officials and residents said.
“Fierce street-to-street fighting is ongoing in different parts of the city. Some security forces have retreated towards the airport,” Amruddin Wali, a member of the Kunduz provincial council, told AFP.
The Taliban have taken two provincial capitals since Friday, but Kunduz — in the far north — would be the most significant to fall since the insurgents launched an offensive in May as foreign forces began the final stages of their withdrawal.
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