SAA

SAA event in Kandahar, Narghal, Arghistan District area, Afghanistan on Thu 8th October 2026

8th October 2026

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The forces of Afghanistan United Front (AUF) conducted operations against two Taliban fighters in the Narghal area of Arghistan District in Kandahar Province, and killed them, as posted on X. From among the killed individuals, Saadiq, who was also known by the name of "Shabaka Talha," was one of the recognized persons of the Taliban and had gained notoriety due to cruelty, oppression, and mistreatment of the people.He had participated in operations against border personnel in a number of incidents and had played a fundamental role in the killing of a number of border soldiers.One Mil Kalashnikov was also recovered.

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Kandahar ( Narghal, Arghistan District area )

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