Attack on an army checkpoint in northern Afghanistan kills at least seven Afghan soldiers – defence ministry
Afghanistan's defence ministry says an “enemy" attack in Balkh province district of Dawlat Abad left at least seven soldiers dead and six other security force members wounded.
An early morning attack on an army checkpoint in northern Afghanistan on Tuesday killed at least seven Afghan soldiers, the defence ministry said. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but the wording of the statement indicated that the authorities blame the Taliban, who are active in the district. An investigation was under way, the statement added.
The attacks come even as the Taliban hold peace talks with a US envoy tasked with negotiating an end to the 18-year conflict, America's longest war.
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