The Battle of Kunduz occurred on 3 October 2016 in the Afghan city of

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between Afghan National Security Forces and

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insurgents. It occurred exactly a year after the 2015 battle when the Taliban briefly controlled the city.

Battle

According to the Taliban, a four pronged attack was launched on Kunduz on the morning of 3 October 2016. They later claimed to have seized several checkpoints and the city's roundabout. Afghanistan special forces were flown in from

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to assist in securing the city. By the evening the local police chief, Kassim Jangal Bagh, told the press that the city center was in government hands, a statement later backed by the

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–led

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. He also said that a full counteroffensive had been launched to clear the area. It was reported that fighting persisted near the governor's compound, the local police headquarters, and the local

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headquarters. The

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stated that at least one police officer was killed and four more were wounded. A member of parliament who represented the area say that Taliban had overrun parts of the city and taken control of the city center. On 4 October, Afghan forces managed to regain control of the city center. On 12 October, Afghan security forces cleared Kunduz of Taliban fighters after more than a week of fighting.

Casualties

According to the Kunduz provincial health director, at least 151 were wounded and one was killed.

References

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Battle

Casualties

See also

References