Afghanistan security forces thwart Taliban terrorists attempt to damage India-built Salma Dam
Herat: Afghanistan security forces on Tuesday night thwarted Taliban terrorists' attempt to attack India-built Salma Dam in Herat province, country's government confirmed on Wednesday.
A government official said the terrorists suffered heavy casualties.
The security forces counter-attacked which forced the Taliban terrorists to escape the spot.
Afghan defense ministry spokesperson Fawad Aman tweeted: "The Taliban attack on Salma Dam failed! #Terrorist Taliban attacked the #Salma Dam in Herat province to destroy it last night. But, fortunately they have suffered heavy casualties and fled the area as result of counter-attacks of #ANDSF."
The Taliban attack on Salma Dam failed!#Terrorist Taliban attacked the #Salma Dam in Herat province to destroy it last night. But, fortunately they have suffered heavy casualties and fled the area as result of counter-attacks of #ANDSF. pic.twitter.com/xDPUDbXc9S
— Fawad Aman (@FawadAman2) August 4, 2021
Afghanistan is witnessing a rise in violence in recent times ever since the foreign forces started leaving the country.
The Taliban has started capturing several regions in the country.
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