Taliban takes key northern Afghan cities as battles rage on

Kunduz’s capture would be a significant gain for the Taliban and a test of their ability to take and retain territory

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Abdullah Sahil, The Associated Press
A Taliban flag flies in the main square of Kunduz city after fighting between Taliban and Afghan security forces, in Kunduz, Afghanistan, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. Taliban fighters Sunday took control of much of the capital of northern Afghanistan’s Kunduz province, including the governor’s office and police headquarters, a provincial council member said.
PUBLISHED: August 8, 2021 at 1:52 p.m. | UPDATED: August 8, 2021 at 1:56 p.m.

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