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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. | 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 111 pro-government forces and 52 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week. The deadliest attack took place in Jowzjan Province, where the Taliban advanced on two military bases in Aqcha District. Fourteen soldiers and two police officers were killed in the battle, while an additional nine soldiers were wounded and five others taken prisoner. The Taliban seized weapons, ammunition and equipment from both bases, including two Humvees, but were targeted by Afghan air power as they attempted to flee. Two days prior, in Kapisa Province, the Taliban attacked the villages of Akhundzada, Norkhil, Payendakhil and Jangali in Tagab District, capturing 25 security outposts and military bases. Four pro-government militia members were killed and 11 others were wounded. During the clashes, a mortar shell fired by the Taliban hit a house in the area, killing three civilians and wounding eight others. After the attack, Afghan commandos recaptured the outposts and bases but were ambushed by insurgents, who killed seven commandos and wounded three others. | |
| June 18 Baghlan Province: seven security forces killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a police battalion in the Fifth Police District of Pul-i-Kumri City, the provincial capital, killing four police officers and wounding four others. Three other officers were killed and one was wounded when reinforcements attempting to reach the area were struck by a roadside bomb. | |
| June 18 Takhar Province: nine civilians killed | |
| A mortar shell placed in the yard inside a Madrasa in the Shar-e-Kohna area of Ishkamish District exploded, killing nine Madrasa students and wounding six others. | |
| June 17 Ghor Province: three civilians killed | |
| Three children were killed when a roadside bomb exploded in the village of Pa-e-Kamar in Firoz Koh, the provincial capital.. The roadside bomb was planted by the Taliban. | |
| June 17 Kandahar Province: one police officer killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Dasht area of Zari District, killing one police officer and wounding another. Local officials claimed that 11 Taliban fighters were killed and three others were wounded. | |
| June 17 Kandahar Province: one police officer killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a police outpost in the Malid area of Takhtapol District, killing one police officer and wounding two others. Local authorities claimed that five Taliban fighters were also killed. | |
| June 17 Helmand Province: one civilian killed | |
| An armed man on a motorcycle shot and killed a former member of the National Directorate of Security, Afghanistan’s intelligence agency, in Lashkar Gah City, the provincial capital. The attacker was able to escape from the area. | |
| June 17 Jowzjan Province: 16 security forces killed | |
| The Taliban attacked two military bases in Aqcha District, where fighting continued through the night. Fourteen soldiers and two police officers were killed in the battle, while an additional nine soldiers were wounded and five others taken prisoner. The Taliban seized weapons, ammunition and equipment from both bases, including two Humvees, but were targeted by Afghan Air power as they attempted to flee. Seventeen insurgent fighters were killed. | |
| June 17 Kandahar Province: one civilian killed | |
| In the First Police District of Kandahar City, armed men on a motorcycle shot and killed a former police officer who had left his job three months earlier. The attackers managed to escape from the area. | |
| June 17 Kunduz Province: seven security forces killed | |
| A Taliban Red Unit attacked a security outpost in the Telawka area of Kunduz City, the provincial capital, killing six soldiers and one police special force member and wounding three soldiers. Reinforcements arrived on the scene, but the Taliban captured the outpost, the weapons and equipment inside, and seized two Humvees. | |
| June 17 Paktia Province: three civilians killed | |
| A mother and two of her children were killed when a Taliban roadside bomb hit their vehicle in the Sorkai area of Zurmat District. Another child was wounded in the explosion. | |
| June 16 Faryab Province: five security forces killed | |
| Roughly 100 Taliban fighters attacked the Argoloq village of Qaisar District, killing five pro-government militia members and wounding five others. | |
| June 15 Badghis Province: two police officers killed | |
| Two local police officers were killed and four others were wounded in a Taliban attack on a security outpost in the village of Khalifa-Ayaz in Qadis District. Local authorities claimed that three Taliban fighters were killed. | |
| June 15 Kapisa Province: 11 security forces and three civilians killed | |
| The Taliban attacked the Akhundzada, Norkhil, Payendakhil and Jangali villages of Tagab District, capturing 25 security outposts and military bases. Four pro-government militia members were killed and 11 others were wounded in the battle. During the clashes, a mortar shell fired by the Taliban hit a house in the area, killing three civilians and wounding eight others. After the attack, Afghan commandos recaptured the outposts and bases but were ambushed by insurgents, who killed seven commandos and wounded three others. Nine Taliban members were also killed, according to local officials. | |
| June 15 Ghazni Province: four civilians killed | |
| A mortar shell fired by the Taliban hit a house in the Laghwat area of Deh Yak District, killing four children and wounding three others. | |
| June 15 Badakhshan Province: two security forces killed | |
| A roadside bomb planted by the Taliban hit a group of security forces in the Ailaq Sangi village of Argo District, killing two pro-government militia members and wounding another. | |
| June 15 Wardak Province: three police officers killed | |
| The Taliban attacked the center of Jalrez District before Afghan Air forces targeted insurgent positions and pushed them back. Three police officers were killed and two others were wounded, while local authorities claimed that six Taliban fighters were also killed in the bombardment. | |
| June 15 Ghazni Province: 15 security forces killed | |
| The Taliban carried out several attacks on the center Deh Yak District, capturing one of the security outposts. Six police officers and four local police officers were killed and nine others were wounded in the clashes. An additional five police officers were killed when a Humvee hit a roadside bomb in Balaik area of the district. | |
| June 15 Helmand Province: two civilians killed | |
| Two civilians were killed in the Jahanzib camp area of Greshk District when their motorcycle was blown up by a Taliban roadside bomb. | |
| June 15 Faryab Province: three security forces killed | |
| The Taliban attacked the Arkalik, Bilal Bek, Boro and Aazuloq villages of Qaisar District, killing two pro-government militia members and one local police officer. Two additional security forces were wounded. | |
| June 15 Paktika Province: three police officers killed | |
| The Taliban attacked Afghan forces in Awmna District, killing three police officers and wounding four others. Local officials claimed that 20 Taliban fighters were killed and six others were wounded. | |
| June 14 Faryab Province: three security forces killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Yaka Toot area of Pashton Kot District, killing one member of the National Directorate of Security, Afghanistan’s intelligence agency. Reinforcements were ambushed by the Taliban, who killed an additional two members of the directorate. | |
| June 14 Khost Province: nine civilians killed | |
| Unknown gunmen entered a home in the Char Aga area of Mandozai District and opened fire on all members of a family, killing nine people, including women and children. | |
| June 14 Herat Province: four police officers killed | |
| Four police officers were killed and three others were taken prisoner in an insider attack on a security outpost in the village of Sarchishma in Golran District. Three Taliban infiltrators involved in the attack later joined the insurgency. | |
| June 14 Nangarhar Province: one civilian killed | |
| A civilian vehicle hit a roadside bomb in Jalalabad City, the provincial capital, killing one civilian and wounding three others. | |
| June 14 Kandahar Province: one civilian and one police officer killed | |
| Unknown gunman on a motorcycle shot and killed a doctor who was working in the main prison of Kandahar City, while a police officer was shot and killed by unknown gunmen in the Sixth Police District. In both cases, the attackers escaped from the area. | |
| June 14 Herat Province: one civilian killed | |
| One civilian was killed during clashes between the Taliban and Afghan security forces in the village of Band-e-Banafsh of Obeh District. | |
| June 14 Kunduz Province: one police officer killed | |
| The Taliban ambushed a local police vehicle in the Fourth Police District of Kunduz City, the provincial capital, killing a local police commander and wounding four others, including three local police officers and one civilian. | |
| June 14 Faryab Province: two security forces killed | |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the Bilal Bek village of Qaisar District, killing two pro-government militia members and wounding another. | |
| June 14 Kunduz Province: two soldiers killed | |
| The Taliban stopped a passenger bus in the Dagarai area of Khan Abad District and kidnapped two soldiers who were traveling to Kabul, the capital, before killing them. | |
| June 14 Logar Province: four civilians killed | |
| Unknown gunmen entered a home in Altamor area of Pul-e-Alam, the provincial capital, and opened fire on family members, killing a mother and three of her daughters. The father of the family was also wounded. | |
| June 14 Baghlan Province: one police officer killed | |
| A vehicle hit a roadside bomb in the Kotal-e-Morgh area of Deh Salah District, killing one police officer. | |
| June 13 Kandahar Province: two police officers killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Emarat area of Dand District, killing two police officers and wounding another. Local officials claimed that 16 Taliban fighters were killed and 11 others were wounded. | |
| June 13 Faryab Province: one civilian killed | |
| A tribal elder was shot and killed by unknown gunmen in the Qaraei village of Almar District, which is under Taliban control, suggesting the group was responsible for the attack. | |
| June 13 Takhar Province: one civilian killed | |
| An imam of a mosque was heading back from prayer when he was killed by unknown gunmen in the Khalian Abad village of Taloqan, the provincial capital. Two of the Imam’s friends were wounded. | |
| June 12 Khost Province: one civilian and seven police officers killed | |
| A member of Hiz-e-Islami was killed along with his seven bodyguards in an ambush by unknown gunmen near the Alisher clinic area in Alisher District. | |
| June 12 Ghor Province: seven police officers killed | |
| Seven police officers were killed and another was wounded in a Taliban attack in the village of Abak in Pasaban District. | |
| June 12 Herat Province: five soldiers killed | |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Islam Qala town of Kohsan District, killing five soldiers and wounding six others. | |
| June 12 Kabul Province: four civilians killed | |
| Explosives hidden in a mosque in the Third Police District of Kabul City detonated during Friday Prayer, killing the imam and three other civilians. | |
| June 12 Kandahar Province: one civilian killed | |
| The former district governor of Sangin District in Helmand Province was killed in Dand District by unknown gunmen who managed to escape from the area. | |
| June 12 Kunduz Province: one civilian killed | |
| The Taliban stopped a passenger vehicle in the Malarghi area of Khan Abad District, killing one of the passengers. The reason for the killing remains unclear. | |
| June 12 Herat Province: one civilian killed | |
| One civilian was killed and seven others were wounded, including five teenagers, when a rocket fired by the Taliban hit the village of Golran-e-Timory in Golran District. | |
| 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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. |