Latest updates on Afghanistan, 1 January 2021

1- Qandahar
– According to Qandahar local official, due to Afghanistan army aerial and ground attacks to Taliban positions in districts Panjwai 18 killed and 7 wounded.
– Masoud Atal, Afghanistan air force pilot was assassinated by Taliban in 14th district of Qandahar.
– Taliban claimed 20 army soldiers departed and joined Taliban.

2- Ghazni
– Due to conflict between the army and Taliban in Deh Yek district nine Taliban militants killed and seven injured.
– Taliban ambushed security forces in Dara Qiyaq valley, casualties to both sides.

3- Farah
Due to Afghanistan air force air raids to Taliban positions 10 Taliban militants killed and 3 wounded.

4- Afghanistan DM:
Due to army aerial and ground attacks to Taliban positions in Farah and Helmand 54 killed.

5- Kabul
Due to explosion of a vehicle in 7th district of Kabul one killed and two wounded.

6- Takhar
Takhar governor entered Taliqan district to supervise operation of breaking Ashkamash siege.