Afghan official: 20 forces killed in coordinated attacks
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Militants launched attacks on several check points in southern Afghanistan killing at least 20 security forces, according to a provincial official.
Gul Islam Seyal, spokesman for the provincial governor in Zabul province, said Sunday the battles began late Saturday when dozens of Taliban fighters launched coordinated attacks on security posts in the Shah Joy district. At least 10 other security forces, including national and local policemen, were wounded, he said.
Seyal said the Taliban also fired several rounds of mortars on Qalat, the provincial capital.
The Taliban did not immediately claim responsibility but they have stepped up attacks in Afghanistan since announcing their spring offensive last month.
