Taliban attacks on police and security forces in Afghanistan have brought the death toll from overnight fighting to 35.
The Taliban attacked police forces and a pro-government militia in the country’s north, killing 14 of the troops.
Sediq Azizi, spokesman for the provincial governor in Samangan province says that six others were also wounded in the attack in Dara Suf district.
Mr Azizi added that three Taliban fighters were killed and four others were wounded during the Monday morning battle.
No one claimed responsibility for the attack in Samangan, but Mr Azizi blamed Taliban insurgents who are active in the province and often target Afghan security forces and local, pro-government militias.
Meanwhile, at least 13 were killed in an attack on a checkpoint Afghan security forces were manning in Dashti Archi district. Another 15 were wounded.
