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| Afghan War Casualty Report: June 2020 | Afghan War Casualty Report: June 2020 |
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| The following report compiles all significant security incidents confirmed by New York Times reporters throughout Afghanistan for the month. It is necessarily incomplete as many local officials refuse to confirm casualty information. The report includes government claims of insurgent casualty figures, but in most cases, these cannot be independently verified by The Times. Similarly, the reports do not include Taliban claims for their attacks on the government unless they can be verified. Both sides routinely inflate casualty totals for their opponents. | |
| [Read the Afghan War Casualty Report from previous weeks.] | [Read the Afghan War Casualty Report from previous weeks.] |
| At least 47 pro-government forces and nine civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week. The deadliest attack took place in Zabul Province, where the Taliban attacked a military base in the Jaldak area of Sharesafa District, killing 15 police officers and wounding another. The Taliban lit fire to several police vehicles and left the area when reinforcements arrived. In Badakhshan Province that same day the Taliban attacked security outposts in the Darkhan area of Khash District, setting off a roadside bomb that killed 11 local police officers who had been providing reinforcements. | |
| June 11 Balkh Province: one soldier killed | |
| A Humvee hit a roadside bomb in Arzankar area of Charbolak District, killing one soldier and wounding four others. | |
| June 11 Paktika Province: one police officer killed | |
| Afghan security forces and the Taliban engaged in a firefight in the Karolo area of Baki Khail District, where the district police chief was killed and two police officers were wounded. Local officials claimed that seven Taliban fighters were killed and two others were wounded. | |
| June 11 Kabul Province: one civilian killed | |
| A vehicle hit a roadside bomb in the Hewad-wal Square area of Kabul City, the capital, killing one civilian and wounding another. | |
| June 11 Badakhshan Province: two soldiers killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a military base in the Pul-e-Khoch area of Wardoj District, killing two soldiers. Local officials claimed that a Taliban commander was also killed in the clash. | |
| June 11 Kandahar Province: one police officer killed | |
| Unknown gunmen on a motorcycle shot and killed a police officer in Third Police District of Kandahar City, the provincial capital. The attackers managed to escape. | |
| June 10 Ghor Province: one civilian killed | |
| One child was killed and three others were wounded when a bomb planted by the Taliban detonated in the village of Tarbulaq in Du Layna District. | |
| June 10 Kandahar Province: one police officer killed | |
| Attackers on a motorcycle shot and killed a police officer in the Fifth Police District of Kandahar City before escaping from the area. | |
| June 9 Badghis Province: one police officer killed | |
| One police officer was kidnapped and killed by the Taliban in the village of Qarchaghi in Qadis District. The officer killed two Taliban fighters as they tried to wrest away his gun. | |
| June 9 Balkh Province: four security forces and one civilian killed | |
| While traveling to the Ariq Batur Village in Shor Tepa District, the district governor, along with four pro-government militia members, including a commander, were killed by a roadside bomb explosion. | |
| June 9 Takhar Province: one security force killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a military base in the Kata Qorogh village of Ishkamish District, killing one member of the police special forces and wounding four others when a Humvee of reinforcements was blown up by a roadside bomb. | |
| June 9 Logar Province: one civilian killed | |
| A former Afghan senator, Abdul Wali Ahmadzai, was kidnapped and killed by the Taliban in the Chawni area of Logar, the provincial capital, while attending his sister’s funeral ceremony. Ahmadzai was in his home with his relatives when the kidnapping occurred. | |
| June 6 Kabul Province: three police officers killed | |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the Dasht-e-Nasari area of Guldara District, killing three police officers. | |
| June 6 Uruzgan Province: two police officers and two civilians killed | |
| Two police officers were shot and killed by unknown gunmen on a motorcycle in the Kazalbash village of Gizab District. The district police chief then entered the village and brought both gunmen to the police headquarters where he killed them. | |
| June 6 Ghor Province: one civilian killed | |
| A civilian man was kidnapped and killed by the Taliban in the village of Shaidan in Dow-Lina District. A motive for the incident remains unclear. | |
| June 6 Sar-i-Pul Province: two civilians killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a private vehicle in the Takhta area of Sar-i-Pul, the provincial capital, killing two civilians and wounding three others. | |
| June 6 Badakhshan Province: two police officers killed | |
| Two police officers were shot and killed by unknown gunmen in the Zoo village of Yawan District. The attackers managed to escape from the area. | |
| June 5 Takhar Province: one police officer killed | |
| The Taliban shot and killed a police officer who was traveling with a private vehicle in Chonzei area of Taloqan City, the provincial capital. | |
| June 5 Ghor Province: one police officer killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Men-Qoolak village of Dawlatyar District, killing one police officer. | |
| June 5 Badakhshan Province: 11 police officers killed | |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the Darkhan area of Khash District, setting off a roadside bomb that killed 11 local police officers who had been providing reinforcements. Local authorities claimed that two Taliban fighters were also killed in the clashes. | |
| June 5 Zabul Province: 15 police officers killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a military base in the Jaldak area of Sharesafa District, killing 15 police officers and wounding another. The Taliban burned down several police vehicles and left the area when reinforcements arrived. | |
| At least 28 pro-government forces and 33 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week. The deadliest attack took place in Paktia Province, where the Taliban advanced on Afghan border force security outposts in Dandi Patan District, killing 14 soldiers and wounding three others. Local authorities claimed that more than 30 Taliban fighters were killed and dozens of others were wounded. In Kandahar Province, a civilian vehicle struck a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the Khushkroad area of Arghistan District, killing nine civilians and wounding five others. | At least 28 pro-government forces and 33 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week. The deadliest attack took place in Paktia Province, where the Taliban advanced on Afghan border force security outposts in Dandi Patan District, killing 14 soldiers and wounding three others. Local authorities claimed that more than 30 Taliban fighters were killed and dozens of others were wounded. In Kandahar Province, a civilian vehicle struck a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the Khushkroad area of Arghistan District, killing nine civilians and wounding five others. |
| June 4 Kabul Province: one civilian killed | June 4 Kabul Province: one civilian killed |
| A bomb detonated in a bazaar area in Qarabagh District, killing one civilian and wounding three others. | A bomb detonated in a bazaar area in Qarabagh District, killing one civilian and wounding three others. |
| June 3 Badghis Province: one security force killed | June 3 Badghis Province: one security force killed |
| A pro-government militia member was shot and killed by unknown gunmen in the village of Chashma-e-Shirin in Qala-e-Naw City, the provincial capital. | A pro-government militia member was shot and killed by unknown gunmen in the village of Chashma-e-Shirin in Qala-e-Naw City, the provincial capital. |
| June 3 Paktia Province: four police officers killed | June 3 Paktia Province: four police officers killed |
| The police chief of Said Karam District was killed along with three other police officers when a roadside bomb detonated in the Chino area of the district. The Taliban had already attacked security outposts in the area and the police chief was part of a group of reinforcements heading to the outpost. Four officers were also wounded in the explosion. | The police chief of Said Karam District was killed along with three other police officers when a roadside bomb detonated in the Chino area of the district. The Taliban had already attacked security outposts in the area and the police chief was part of a group of reinforcements heading to the outpost. Four officers were also wounded in the explosion. |
| June 3 Kandahar Province: nine civilians killed | June 3 Kandahar Province: nine civilians killed |
| A civilian vehicle hit a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the Khushkroad area of Arghistan District, killing nine civilians and wounding five others. | A civilian vehicle hit a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the Khushkroad area of Arghistan District, killing nine civilians and wounding five others. |
| June 2 Badghis Province: one security force killed | June 2 Badghis Province: one security force killed |
| A female member of the National Directorate of Security, Afghanistan’s intelligence agency, was kidnapped and killed by the Taliban in the village of Rouji-ha in Ab-Kamari District. | A female member of the National Directorate of Security, Afghanistan’s intelligence agency, was kidnapped and killed by the Taliban in the village of Rouji-ha in Ab-Kamari District. |
| June 2 Sar-i-Pul Province: three civilians killed | June 2 Sar-i-Pul Province: three civilians killed |
| A Taliban roadside bomb hit a civilian vehicle in the Aqtash village of Sar-i-Pul, the provincial capital, killing three civilians, including women, and wounding four others. | A Taliban roadside bomb hit a civilian vehicle in the Aqtash village of Sar-i-Pul, the provincial capital, killing three civilians, including women, and wounding four others. |
| June 2 Kabul Province: two civilians killed | June 2 Kabul Province: two civilians killed |
| A bomb detonated in the yard of Wazir Akbar Khan Mosque near the Green Zone area of Kabul, killing two people, including a well-known religious scholar named Mohammad Ayaz Niyazi. Two others were wounded in the explosion. | A bomb detonated in the yard of Wazir Akbar Khan Mosque near the Green Zone area of Kabul, killing two people, including a well-known religious scholar named Mohammad Ayaz Niyazi. Two others were wounded in the explosion. |
| June 2 Uruzgan Province: two police officers killed | June 2 Uruzgan Province: two police officers killed |
| A Taliban infiltrator opened fire on his colleagues in a security outpost in the outskirts of Tarin Kot, the provincial capital, killing two police officers and wounding two others. The infiltrator escaped with light weaponry to join the Taliban. | A Taliban infiltrator opened fire on his colleagues in a security outpost in the outskirts of Tarin Kot, the provincial capital, killing two police officers and wounding two others. The infiltrator escaped with light weaponry to join the Taliban. |
| June 1 Kunduz Province: seven civilians killed | June 1 Kunduz Province: seven civilians killed |
| A roadside bomb planted by the Taliban hit a rickshaw in the Jangal Bashi area of Khan Abad District, killing seven civilians and wounding six others. | A roadside bomb planted by the Taliban hit a rickshaw in the Jangal Bashi area of Khan Abad District, killing seven civilians and wounding six others. |
| June 1 Herat Province: one police officer killed | June 1 Herat Province: one police officer killed |
| The Taliban attacked the governor’s office in Ghoryan District, killing one police officer during nearly an hour of fighting. | The Taliban attacked the governor’s office in Ghoryan District, killing one police officer during nearly an hour of fighting. |
| May 31 Nangarhar Province: three police officers killed | May 31 Nangarhar Province: three police officers killed |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in Hesarak District, killing three local police officers. Local authorities claimed that 17 Taliban fighters were also killed. | The Taliban attacked security outposts in Hesarak District, killing three local police officers. Local authorities claimed that 17 Taliban fighters were also killed. |
| May 31 Herat Province: one police officer killed | May 31 Herat Province: one police officer killed |
| The Taliban shot and killed one police officer and wounded two others in the fruit market of the bazaar in Ghoryan District. The attackers were on a motorcycle and managed to escape from the area. | The Taliban shot and killed one police officer and wounded two others in the fruit market of the bazaar in Ghoryan District. The attackers were on a motorcycle and managed to escape from the area. |
| May 31 Wardak Province: three civilians killed | May 31 Wardak Province: three civilians killed |
| A mortar shell hit a house in the Chaghra area of Nerkh District, killing three children and wounding three others. Afghan forces had been defuzing a mine in the area when the Taliban attacked, though it was unclear whether security forces or insurgents fired the mortar, and the Taliban attributed blame to the former. The Afghan government pledged financial assistance to the families of those killed and wounded and a government delegation was appointed to investigate the incident. | A mortar shell hit a house in the Chaghra area of Nerkh District, killing three children and wounding three others. Afghan forces had been defuzing a mine in the area when the Taliban attacked, though it was unclear whether security forces or insurgents fired the mortar, and the Taliban attributed blame to the former. The Afghan government pledged financial assistance to the families of those killed and wounded and a government delegation was appointed to investigate the incident. |
| May 30 Badakhshan Province: two civilians killed | May 30 Badakhshan Province: two civilians killed |
| Two shepherds were killed when a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban detonated in front of a security outpost in the village of Shapo in Kohistan District. | Two shepherds were killed when a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban detonated in front of a security outpost in the village of Shapo in Kohistan District. |
| May 30 Parwan Province: three civilians killed | May 30 Parwan Province: three civilians killed |
| A mortar fired by the Taliban intended for a security outpost hit a house in the Joy Dukhtar area of Seyah Gird District, killing three children. | A mortar fired by the Taliban intended for a security outpost hit a house in the Joy Dukhtar area of Seyah Gird District, killing three children. |
| May 29 Herat Province: one police officer killed | May 29 Herat Province: one police officer killed |
| The Taliban attacked a police outpost in the village of Birjanak in Koshk-e-Robatsangi District, killing one police officer. | The Taliban attacked a police outpost in the village of Birjanak in Koshk-e-Robatsangi District, killing one police officer. |
| May 29 Kandahar Province: two civilians killed | May 29 Kandahar Province: two civilians killed |
| A motorcycle laden with explosives was detonated near the Fifth Police District of Kandahar City, the provincial capital, killing two children and wounding five other civilians. | A motorcycle laden with explosives was detonated near the Fifth Police District of Kandahar City, the provincial capital, killing two children and wounding five other civilians. |
| May 29 Paktia Province: 14 soldiers killed | May 29 Paktia Province: 14 soldiers killed |
| The Taliban attacked Afghan border-force security outposts in Dandi Patan District, killing 14 soldiers and wounding three others. Local authorities claimed that more than 30 Taliban fighters were killed and dozens of others were wounded. | The Taliban attacked Afghan border-force security outposts in Dandi Patan District, killing 14 soldiers and wounding three others. Local authorities claimed that more than 30 Taliban fighters were killed and dozens of others were wounded. |
| May 29 Ghor Province: one civilian killed | May 29 Ghor Province: one civilian killed |
| One child was killed and another was wounded in a bomb explosion in the village of Pozalich in Firoz Koh, the provincial capital. | One child was killed and another was wounded in a bomb explosion in the village of Pozalich in Firoz Koh, the provincial capital. |
| Reporting was contributed by the following New York Times reporters: Najim Rahim from Kunduz, Taimoor Shah from Kandahar, Zabihullah Ghazi from Jalalabad, Asadullah Timoory from Herat and Farooq Jan Mangal from Khost. | Reporting was contributed by the following New York Times reporters: Najim Rahim from Kunduz, Taimoor Shah from Kandahar, Zabihullah Ghazi from Jalalabad, Asadullah Timoory from Herat and Farooq Jan Mangal from Khost. |