At least 14 servicemen were killed in Afghanistan's northern province of Jowzjan after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/seven-taliban-terrorists-killed-eight-arrested-in-eastern-afghanistan-256286">Taliban terrorists</a> carried out an attack on a security checkpoint, media reported, citing a local official.

According to the 1TV broadcaster, at least five other people received injuries as a result of the attack.

The Afghan army retaliated and killed seven militants and injured three, the broadcaster said.

The Afghan government has been engaged in a struggle with the Taliban movement for almost two decades.

The conflict-stricken country continues to serve as a breeding ground for various insurgent and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-carries-out-airstrikes-against-militant-groups-in-iraq-syria-270892">militant groups</a> affiliated with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/al-qaeda-is-stronger-today-than-it-was-on-911-232726">al-Qaeda</a> and the Islamic State terrorist organization.

At least 14 servicemen were killed in Afghanistan's northern province of Jowzjan after Taliban terrorists carried out an attack on a security checkpoint, media reported, citing a local official.

At least 14 servicemen were killed in Afghanistan's northern province of Jowzjan after Taliban terrorists carried out an attack on a security checkpoint, media reported, citing a local official. According to the 1TV broadcaster, at least five other people received injuries as a result of the attack. The Afghan army retaliated and killed seven militants and injured three, the broadcaster said. The Afghan government has been engaged in a struggle with the Taliban movement for almost two decades. The conflict-stricken country continues to serve as a breeding ground for various insurgent and militant groups affiliated with al-Qaeda and the Islamic State terrorist organization.

14 servicemen killed in Afghanistan in Taliban assault

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14 servicemen killed in Afghanistan in Taliban assault