The Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS) said in a statement the NDS forces together with the 905th Unity of the National Directorate of Security launched joint efforts to repulse the Taliban attack in Kunduz city.
The statement further added that the security forces launched joint ground and air raids in Kala Gaw, Pul-e Shinwari, Qahwa Khana and Ali Khel areas of the city.
Furthermore, the National Directorate of Security said the security forces killed 35 Taliban militants including Kamil, one of the commanders of the Red Unit of Taliban.
The National Directorate of Security also added that the security forces are targeting the militants with caution in Kunduz city and outskirts of the city.