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Taliban seizes Kunduz, 4 other provincial capitals as fighting escalates with Afghan forces | South China Morning Post

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Taliban fighters have seized five provincial capitals, including the key city of Kunduz, as of August 6, 2021. Afghan forces have vowed to retake the fallen cities, which include Zaranj, Sheberghan, Taloqan and Sar-e-Pul. Government forces have countered with help from US air strikes, but one operation ended hitting…

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