At least 14 security forces have been killed and wounded in clashes with the Taliban insurgents in Nasi district of Badakhshan province, local officials said.

A provincial council member of Badakhshan, Abdullah Naji told reporters that the security forces faced a Taliban’s ambush last night and the clashes are still underway.
According to the Naji, the brigade commander with reinforcements is on their way to the area to start a clearance operation.
This comes as a US watchdog reported a high level record in Afghan security forces’ casualties.