8 Subh; Kabul: the 215th Maiwand Crops announced that 40 Taliban fighters attacked the Lashkar Gah prison on Sunday night, from which 38 fighters were killed in a counterattack by the security forces.
According to the crops, the attack by a group of 40 Taliban fighters was met with resistance from the country’s ground and air forces.
The 215th Maiwand crops says 38 Taliban members were killed and two others were wounded in the clashes.
Taliban fighters attacked Lashkar Gah last Friday.
Security agencies have reported countered Taliban attacks. However, heavy clashed have been reported in parts of Lashkar Gah.
The Taliban claim to have captured the ninth district of the city.
The Ministry of National Defense has sent hundreds of new commands to Lashkar Gah.
Security forces say the Taliban suffered heavy casualties in the attack on Lashkar Gah.