02 Nov 2023 | 07:09 PM UTC
Afghanistan: Afghanistan Freedom Front claims responsibility for Nov. 2 attack at government building in Puli Khumri /update 1
Afghanistan Freedom Front claims responsibility for Nov. 2 attack in Puli Khumri that leaves at least three Taliban fighters dead.
The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) has claimed responsibility for the Nov. 2 attack that targeted the National Directorate of Security building in Puli Khumri, Baghlan Province, late Nov. 2. According to preliminary information, three Taliban fighters were killed and at least two other persons were injured in the incident. Authorities have as yet provided no further details.
Heightened security and associated localized transport disruptions are likely over the coming hours. Further security incidents or violence in the area cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the area until authorities issue the all-clear. Exercise extreme caution if operating in or near Puli Khumri. Strictly heed the instructions of local officials.
The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) has played a significant role in the ongoing conflict against Taliban forces since March 2022. Thee have been intermittent reports of the group collaboring with the Northern Resistance Front (NRF) led by Ahmad Massoud in specific regions. The AFF has primarily focused its activities in remote areas by targeting Taliban security forces. In recent months, the group has claimed some targeted attacks on Taliban forces in some major urban centers, such as Kabul. The Nov. 2 attack underscores the evolving nature of the conflict and the resulting security uncertainties and potential for further incidents in Afghanistan.
