Clashes have reached unprecedented levels across the country but the north-east and southern parts of Afghanistan are paying a particularly high price in the ongoing war – so much so that the Commandos and Special Forces are now also involved in many of these battles.
“It is not just Taliban who are angry as they are losing the war, but their regional supporters are also angry at Afghan security forces for their good achievements”, said Muhammad Rad Manish, spokesman for the ministry of defense.
Heavy clashes are ongoing in Kunduz, Baghlan and Helmand. In Kunduz province, security forces are fighting the insurgents on the outskirts of the city.
However, the question is, how was the Taliban able to reorganize an onslaught in Kunduz?
Hamdullah Danishi, former caretaker governor of Kunduz said: “Government did not destroy the nests of Taliban in the province and they could not manage the war. Security forces do not have good coordination and the Taliban took a lot of ammunition from them in various fights and today once again they are threatening the province and north-east parts of the country.”
Currently battles are ongoing in more than 10 provinces and security forces are having to carry out planned operations and night raids.
Meanwhile, poor war management by the ministries of interior and defense has been blamed for the current situation.
“If in this situation government does not take serious steps toward bringing more coordination and better management of the war, it means that security forces will become subordinates to the insurgents”, said Baz Mohammad Anwari, a military affairs analyst.
Lack of ammunition and other equipment is also said to be a cause for concern.
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