Afghan forces

The Taliban captured another three provincial capitals in southern Afghanistan on Friday, the scene of some of the heaviest fighting in the past two decades, as the insurgents press a lightning offensive that is gradually encircling the capital, Kabul.

At least 100 Taliban militants were killed and about 90 others injured during Afghan government security forces' operation on Thursday,

A total of 23 militants were confirmed dead and three others injured as Afghan government forces stormed Taliban hideouts in northern Faryab province on Wednesday.

Afghan forces clashed Friday with Taliban fighters in Spin Boldak after launching an operation to retake the key border crossing with Pakistan,

119 people, including 102 security force members were killed in clashes and security incidents in just two days June 3 and 4.