Nine Afghan Soldiers Killed during the clashes with the Taliban in Faryab

Nine government soldiers were killed in a clash with the Taliban in Juma Bazaar district of Faryab province . A Taliban spokesman, said yesterday that they fought fiercely with government troops in the Badghisi area of Juma Bazaar district when they tried to attack the Taliban ‘s defensive belt .He added that at the same time , they retaliated against government soldiers and killed nine government soldiers and wounded eight others during the clash .Government troops have recently increased attacks on Taliban areas , which have increased the intensity of the fighting .