In a late-night incident on Tuesday, January 2, the Taliban governor’s office in Badakhshan province was targeted in a rocket attack, as reported by local sources.
The attack unfolded at approximately 11:30 pm in the heart of Badakhshan, with the projectile striking the entrance gate of the “Badakhshan Provincial Authority,” as per corroborated reports from the Hasht-e Subh Daily.
After the assault, sources from the Badakhshan Provincial Hospital revealed that two Taliban fighters sustained injuries and were promptly admitted for medical treatment.
Following the initial strike, reports emerged of the Taliban responding by launching multiple rockets in the vicinity of Fayzabad city. Presently, there are no documented accounts of casualties or financial losses arising from the Taliban’s rocket barrage on the outskirts of Fayzabad.
As of now, the Taliban leadership has refrained from issuing any statements or comments regarding the attack.
Although no party or individual has claimed responsibility for the assault, it is worth noting that the National Resistance Front and the Afghanistan Freedom Front have previously acknowledged their involvement in similar incidents.