Afghanistan’s National Resistance Front (NRF) has claimed responsibility for an overnight attack on a Taliban brigade in Badakhshan province, alleging that two Taliban personnel were killed and three others injured during the operation.
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According to a statement issued by the NRF, the attack took place in the Siyab area of Ragh district on Thursday night. The group said its fighters targeted a Taliban unit, adding that a military vehicle was also destroyed during the operation. The NRF further claimed that none of its fighters or civilians were harmed in the incident.
The resistance group stated that the casualties were non-local Taliban personnel and reiterated that its operations against the Taliban administration would continue. The NRF said it would pursue its campaign until Afghanistan was freed from Taliban rule, reflecting its long-standing opposition to the country’s current leadership.
The Taliban had not issued an official response to the NRF’s claims at the time of reporting, and the reported casualties could not be independently verified. Conflicting claims are common in Afghanistan’s security environment, making independent confirmation of such incidents difficult.
Meanwhile, local sources told Afghanistan International that Taliban Army Chief Fasihuddin Fitrat visited Nusay district in Badakhshan, where he reportedly met dissident Taliban commander Juma Khan Fatah. Neither the Taliban nor the commander has publicly confirmed the reported meeting.
According to the sources, security measures in the area were significantly tightened during the visit, with additional intelligence personnel deployed. Reports suggest that tensions have grown in recent weeks between Taliban authorities and Juma Khan Fatah over efforts to disarm his loyalists, administrative appointments and control of gold mining areas in Badakhshan.
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Local reports indicate that previous negotiations between the two sides failed after the commander reportedly rejected proposals to disarm his fighters. The evolving situation highlights continuing security and political challenges in Badakhshan, where armed opposition activity and internal disagreements continue to shape the province’s security landscape.