The Afghanistan Freedom Front says its forces carried out an attack on a Taliban watchtower in Baharak district of Badakhshan province on Friday evening, killing two Taliban members.
In a statement posted on X, the group said its fighters targeted “a watchtower at the entrance to the border brigade of the Taliban’s 219th division stationed in the Qalatak area of Baharak district, Badakhshan province.” The group added that none of its fighters were harmed in the attack.
Local sources earlier confirmed to Afghanistan International that an explosion had occurred in the area. According to the sources, Taliban forces blocked roads leading to their base following the incident.
Taliban officials have not yet commented on the claim.
