Death toll from Taliban attack at US-Afghan base climbs to 23 – officials
Analysts have warned that the Taliban are likely to ramp up attacks in the coming months as they seek to maintain momentum on the battlefield and leverage at the negotiating table.
The pre-dawn assault, claimed by the Taliban, saw militants enter the base in Helmand province and engage in firefights with Afghan forces. The assault on Shorab comes as US and Taliban negotiators in Doha have temporarily halted peace talks, which are set to restart over the weekend. The Taliban were quick to dismiss the existence of the plan, saying they were unaware of any such proposals made during the negotiations.
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