Kabul May 12 (TNS): At least 16 Afghan security forces were killed in a clash with Taliban insurgents in Farah province, the Ministry of Defense said.
According to the ministry, the clash happened on Friday night when a group of Taliban from the neighboring province attacked Farah city in a bid to take control of the city.
The ministry said security forces responded to the Taliban and as a result, 45 Taliban insurgents were killed and more than 40 were wounded.
According to Tolo news report, Taliban has confirmed the clash.
