Afghan War Casualty Report: Dec. 28-Jan. 3

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The Taliban attacked police outposts in the Sorkhi Sang area of Arghandab District, killing eight police officers. Insurgents captured one of the outposts and burned it down later. Another outpost was abandoned by police forces.

Dec. 31 Faryab Province: five civilians killed

The Taliban attacked a military convoy driving from Sheren Tagab District to Maimana City, the provincial capital, and looted five trucks loaded with uniforms and weapons. American helicopter gunships arrived and fired rockets at the trucks. A house was also hit during the bombardment. Two civilian men and three women were killed, and 12 others were wounded, including nine women. The government had warned people in the area to evacuate their homes while the convoy crossed the highway because of security concerns.

Dec. 31 Jowzjan Province: one civilian killed

The Taliban killed a 30-year-old man in front of his house in the Dik Sar village of Qosh Tepa District, after accusing him of cooperating with the Islamic State, according to officials.

Dec. 31 Ghazni Province: three police officers killed

Three police officers were killed and five others were wounded in a Taliban attack on a security outpost in the Zenekhan area of Ghazni City, the provincial capital. The Taliban escaped from the area after reinforcements arrived.

Dec. 31 Farah Province: one member of security forces killed

A member of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) was shot and killed by armed men in Farah City, the provincial capital. The attackers escaped after the attack.

Dec. 31 Paktia Province: five civilians killed

Five civilians were killed by an American airstrike during a joint military operation by Afghan and American special forces in the Sorkai area of Zurmat District. Haji Nayim, a former Jihadi leader and tribal elder, hosted an event for Taliban members; the event was bombed by American air power, killing Nayim and four other civilians. Two Taliban commanders, including one in charge of a Red Unit, were also killed.

Dec. 31 Helmand Province: one police officer killed

The Taliban attacked a police outpost in the Naqilabad area of Nadali District, killing one police officer and wounding three others.



Source : Nytimes