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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. |
| At least 34 pro-government forces and 36 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week. The deadliest attack took place in Kabul city, where the convoy of the senior vice president, Amrullah Saleh, was targeted by a roadside bomb near Taimani Square. The blast killed 10 civilians and wounded 15 people, including some of the vice president’s bodyguards. In Nangarhar Province, six civilians were killed and four others were wounded when a mortar hit a house in Shirzad District, close to a nearby security outpost. Women and children were among those killed and wounded. | |
| [Read the Afghan War Casualty Report from previous weeks.] | [Read the Afghan War Casualty Report from previous weeks.] |
| Sept. 10 Kandahar Province: three police officers killed | Sept. 10 Kandahar Province: three police officers killed |
| After police gleaned intelligence that a mini-truck was laden with explosives, they began shooting at the vehicle, which was targeting a police outpost in the Delahor area of Arghandab District. Three police officers were killed and 10 others were wounded in the subsequent explosion. | After police gleaned intelligence that a mini-truck was laden with explosives, they began shooting at the vehicle, which was targeting a police outpost in the Delahor area of Arghandab District. Three police officers were killed and 10 others were wounded in the subsequent explosion. |
| Sept. 10 Badakhshan Province: three soldiers killed | Sept. 10 Badakhshan Province: three soldiers killed |
| A Taliban Red Unit equipped with night-vision goggles and firearm suppressors attacked a military base in the Sar-e-Tangi area of Kishem District, killing three soldiers over four hours of fighting. | A Taliban Red Unit equipped with night-vision goggles and firearm suppressors attacked a military base in the Sar-e-Tangi area of Kishem District, killing three soldiers over four hours of fighting. |
| Sept. 9 Badakhshan Province: four security forces killed | Sept. 9 Badakhshan Province: four security forces killed |
| The Taliban ambushed pro-government militia members in the Miliwai Dara area of Argo District, killing four militia members. | The Taliban ambushed pro-government militia members in the Miliwai Dara area of Argo District, killing four militia members. |
| Sept. 9 Kabul Province: 10 civilians killed | Sept. 9 Kabul Province: 10 civilians killed |
| Amrullah Saleh, Afghanistan’s senior vice president and a staunch opponent of the Taliban, survived a bombing that targeted his convoy in the capital. The blast killed 10 civilians and wounded 15 people, including some of the vice president’s bodyguards. | Amrullah Saleh, Afghanistan’s senior vice president and a staunch opponent of the Taliban, survived a bombing that targeted his convoy in the capital. The blast killed 10 civilians and wounded 15 people, including some of the vice president’s bodyguards. |
| Sept. 9 Herat Province: one security force killed | Sept. 9 Herat Province: one security force killed |
| The Taliban shot and killed a member of the National Directorate of Security in the center of Golran District. A civilian was also wounded when security forces opened fire on the insurgents. | The Taliban shot and killed a member of the National Directorate of Security in the center of Golran District. A civilian was also wounded when security forces opened fire on the insurgents. |
| Sept. 9 Badghis Province: one civilian killed | Sept. 9 Badghis Province: one civilian killed |
| The Taliban kidnapped and killed the wife of a soldier who was working in Ghor Province, in the village of Darra-e-Taimani in Qala-e-Naw, the provincial capital. | The Taliban kidnapped and killed the wife of a soldier who was working in Ghor Province, in the village of Darra-e-Taimani in Qala-e-Naw, the provincial capital. |
| Sept. 9 Herat Province: three soldiers killed | Sept. 9 Herat Province: three soldiers killed |
| Three soldiers were killed in an apparent insider attack in the town of Islam Qala in Kohsan District, when two of their colleagues opened fire on fellow soldiers who were sleeping. The attackers joined the Taliban after the attack with rifles seized from the outpost. | Three soldiers were killed in an apparent insider attack in the town of Islam Qala in Kohsan District, when two of their colleagues opened fire on fellow soldiers who were sleeping. The attackers joined the Taliban after the attack with rifles seized from the outpost. |
| Sept. 8 Helmand Province: four police officers killed | Sept. 8 Helmand Province: four police officers killed |
| A Taliban infiltrator shot and killed four of his colleagues in the Apashsk outpost in Greshk District before joining insurgents. | A Taliban infiltrator shot and killed four of his colleagues in the Apashsk outpost in Greshk District before joining insurgents. |
| Sept. 8 Kunduz Province: six security forces killed | Sept. 8 Kunduz Province: six security forces killed |
| The Taliban attacked the center of Dasht-e-Archi District, where fighting continued for eight hours. Three police officers were killed and another was wounded when the Taliban captured a security outpost in the district center. After forces on the ground requested air support, the outpost was mistakenly bombed by the Afghan air force, killing three soldiers. Local officials claimed that nine Taliban members were killed and four others were wounded. | The Taliban attacked the center of Dasht-e-Archi District, where fighting continued for eight hours. Three police officers were killed and another was wounded when the Taliban captured a security outpost in the district center. After forces on the ground requested air support, the outpost was mistakenly bombed by the Afghan air force, killing three soldiers. Local officials claimed that nine Taliban members were killed and four others were wounded. |
| Sept. 8 Badghis Province: one soldier killed | Sept. 8 Badghis Province: one soldier killed |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the village of Poshta-e-Anttan in the center of Jawand District, killing one soldier. Local authorities claimed that three Taliban members also were killed. | The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the village of Poshta-e-Anttan in the center of Jawand District, killing one soldier. Local authorities claimed that three Taliban members also were killed. |
| Sept. 7 Uruzgan Province: two civilians killed | Sept. 7 Uruzgan Province: two civilians killed |
| Two civilians were blown up by a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in Chinarto District; one of them was killed and the other was wounded. When another vehicle was transferring the wounded man, it was hit by another roadside bomb, killing him and wounding his companion. | Two civilians were blown up by a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in Chinarto District; one of them was killed and the other was wounded. When another vehicle was transferring the wounded man, it was hit by another roadside bomb, killing him and wounding his companion. |
| Sept. 7 Kandahar Province: one civilian killed | Sept. 7 Kandahar Province: one civilian killed |
| A motorcycle hit a roadside bomb in the Kuzmanda area of Zari District, killing one civilian and wounding another. | A motorcycle hit a roadside bomb in the Kuzmanda area of Zari District, killing one civilian and wounding another. |
| Sept. 7 Kandahar Province: one civilian killed | Sept. 7 Kandahar Province: one civilian killed |
| The Taliban shot and killed the head of the district council of Zari in the center of Dand District before escaping the area. | The Taliban shot and killed the head of the district council of Zari in the center of Dand District before escaping the area. |
| Sept. 7 Faryab Province: one police officer killed | Sept. 7 Faryab Province: one police officer killed |
| The Taliban threw a grenade at police headquarters in Shirin Tagab District, killing one police officer and wounding another before the insurgents escaped from the area. | The Taliban threw a grenade at police headquarters in Shirin Tagab District, killing one police officer and wounding another before the insurgents escaped from the area. |
| Sept. 7 Faryab Province: one soldier killed | Sept. 7 Faryab Province: one soldier killed |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the center of Kohistan District, killing one soldier and one civilian over three hours of fighting. An additional soldier was wounded. | The Taliban attacked security outposts in the center of Kohistan District, killing one soldier and one civilian over three hours of fighting. An additional soldier was wounded. |
| Sept. 7 Kunar Province: one member of N.D.S. and two children killed | Sept. 7 Kunar Province: one member of N.D.S. and two children killed |
| A bomb attached to a motorcycle exploded in the Nisha Gam village of Ghazi Abad District, killing one member of the National Directorate of Security and two children. Three civilians were wounded. | A bomb attached to a motorcycle exploded in the Nisha Gam village of Ghazi Abad District, killing one member of the National Directorate of Security and two children. Three civilians were wounded. |
| Sept. 7 Nimroz Province: one police officer killed | Sept. 7 Nimroz Province: one police officer killed |
| A police vehicle hit a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the Makaki area of Kang District, killing one police officer and wounding two others. | A police vehicle hit a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the Makaki area of Kang District, killing one police officer and wounding two others. |
| Sept. 7 Laghman Province: one police officer killed | Sept. 7 Laghman Province: one police officer killed |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the Jaibon area of Alishing District, killing one police officer and wounding three others. After ground forces requested air support, army helicopters targeted Taliban locations, killing 20 Taliban fighters, according to local officials. | The Taliban attacked security outposts in the Jaibon area of Alishing District, killing one police officer and wounding three others. After ground forces requested air support, army helicopters targeted Taliban locations, killing 20 Taliban fighters, according to local officials. |
| Sept. 6 Kunduz Province: three civilians killed | Sept. 6 Kunduz Province: three civilians killed |
| A mortar hit a house during a military operation in the Kamal village of Dasht-e-Archi District, killing three civilians, including a woman. It was not clear if the mortar was fired by government or insurgent forces. | A mortar hit a house during a military operation in the Kamal village of Dasht-e-Archi District, killing three civilians, including a woman. It was not clear if the mortar was fired by government or insurgent forces. |
| Sept. 6 Nangarhar Province: six civilians killed | Sept. 6 Nangarhar Province: six civilians killed |
| Six civilians were killed and four others were wounded when a mortar hit a house in Shirzad District, close to a nearby security outpost. Women and children were among those killed and wounded. | Six civilians were killed and four others were wounded when a mortar hit a house in Shirzad District, close to a nearby security outpost. Women and children were among those killed and wounded. |
| Sept. 6 Faryab Province: one civilian killed | Sept. 6 Faryab Province: one civilian killed |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Second Police District of Maimana City, the provincial capital, killing one civilian and wounding two security forces and an additional civilian. | The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Second Police District of Maimana City, the provincial capital, killing one civilian and wounding two security forces and an additional civilian. |
| Sept. 6 Kandahar Province: three civilians killed | Sept. 6 Kandahar Province: three civilians killed |
| The Taliban shot and killed three civilians who were working in a special unit as service providers in Kandahar City, the provincial capital. The attackers managed to escape from the area. | The Taliban shot and killed three civilians who were working in a special unit as service providers in Kandahar City, the provincial capital. The attackers managed to escape from the area. |
| Sept. 6 Sar-i-Pul Province: one civilian killed | Sept. 6 Sar-i-Pul Province: one civilian killed |
| A farmer was killed by a bomb planted in a wheatfield by the Taliban in the Masjid-e-Sabz village of Sancharak District. The insurgents accused the man of being part of a pro-government militia. | A farmer was killed by a bomb planted in a wheatfield by the Taliban in the Masjid-e-Sabz village of Sancharak District. The insurgents accused the man of being part of a pro-government militia. |
| Sept. 5 Herat Province: three civilians killed | Sept. 5 Herat Province: three civilians killed |
| A civilian vehicle hit a roadside bomb in the village of Band-e-Ali of Dawlat Yar District, killing three civilians, who had been selling chickens out of their truck. | A civilian vehicle hit a roadside bomb in the village of Band-e-Ali of Dawlat Yar District, killing three civilians, who had been selling chickens out of their truck. |
| Sept. 5 Ghor Province: one security force killed | Sept. 5 Ghor Province: one security force killed |
| The Taliban shot and killed a pro-government militia member in the center of Du Layna District. Local authorities claimed that two Taliban fighters were killed in the ambush of security forces. | The Taliban shot and killed a pro-government militia member in the center of Du Layna District. Local authorities claimed that two Taliban fighters were killed in the ambush of security forces. |
| Sept. 5 Kapisa Province: two security forces and one civilian killed | Sept. 5 Kapisa Province: two security forces and one civilian killed |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Payndakhil village of Tagab District, killing two pro-government militia members and one civilian who were passing through the area. Local authorities claimed that two Taliban fighters were also killed in the battle. | The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Payndakhil village of Tagab District, killing two pro-government militia members and one civilian who were passing through the area. Local authorities claimed that two Taliban fighters were also killed in the battle. |
| Sept. 5 Parwan Province: one civilian and one police officer killed | Sept. 5 Parwan Province: one civilian and one police officer killed |
| The Taliban shot and killed a police officer and a civilian accompanying him to work in the Aqtash village of Sayedkhil District. | The Taliban shot and killed a police officer and a civilian accompanying him to work in the Aqtash village of Sayedkhil District. |
| At least 45 pro-government forces and 27 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week, as the government declared all obstacles to peace talks cleared, with negotiations expected to resume shortly. The deadliest attack took place in Kandahar Province, where a van was hit by a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the Loykarez area of Spin Boldak District, killing 12 members of one family, including women and children. Later in the week, in Khost Province, a vehicle carrying police forces came under Taliban attack in the center of Qalamwal Mina in Khost City, the provincial capital, while patrolling the area. Six police officers were killed and another was wounded. | At least 45 pro-government forces and 27 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week, as the government declared all obstacles to peace talks cleared, with negotiations expected to resume shortly. The deadliest attack took place in Kandahar Province, where a van was hit by a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the Loykarez area of Spin Boldak District, killing 12 members of one family, including women and children. Later in the week, in Khost Province, a vehicle carrying police forces came under Taliban attack in the center of Qalamwal Mina in Khost City, the provincial capital, while patrolling the area. Six police officers were killed and another was wounded. |
| Sept. 3 Khost Province: six police officers killed | Sept. 3 Khost Province: six police officers killed |
| A vehicle carrying police forces came under Taliban attack in the center of Qalamwal Mina in Khost City while patrolling the area. Six police officers were killed and another was wounded. | A vehicle carrying police forces came under Taliban attack in the center of Qalamwal Mina in Khost City while patrolling the area. Six police officers were killed and another was wounded. |
| Sept. 3 Paktia Province: two civilians killed | Sept. 3 Paktia Province: two civilians killed |
| Two religious scholars were kidnapped and later killed by Taliban fighters in the Nozi Khwla area of Chamkani District. | Two religious scholars were kidnapped and later killed by Taliban fighters in the Nozi Khwla area of Chamkani District. |
| Sept. 3 Nangarhar Province: three civilians killed | Sept. 3 Nangarhar Province: three civilians killed |
| A roadside bomb hit a civilian vehicle in the Dargay area of Pachiragam District, killing three civilians and wounding another. | A roadside bomb hit a civilian vehicle in the Dargay area of Pachiragam District, killing three civilians and wounding another. |
| Sept. 2 Badghis Province: one security force killed | Sept. 2 Badghis Province: one security force killed |
| The Taliban shot and killed a member of the National Directorate of Security in the Laman village of Qala-e-Naw City, the provincial capital. | The Taliban shot and killed a member of the National Directorate of Security in the Laman village of Qala-e-Naw City, the provincial capital. |
| Sept. 2 Ghazni Province: one police officer killed | Sept. 2 Ghazni Province: one police officer killed |
| The Taliban ambushed a group of police officers in the center of Andar District, abducting two wounded officers, one of whom they later killed. | The Taliban ambushed a group of police officers in the center of Andar District, abducting two wounded officers, one of whom they later killed. |
| Sept. 2 Kabul Province: one soldier killed | Sept. 2 Kabul Province: one soldier killed |
| A police officer was shot and killed by an unknown gunman near his house in the Bagh-e-Chehel Sotoon area of Kabul City, the capital. | A police officer was shot and killed by an unknown gunman near his house in the Bagh-e-Chehel Sotoon area of Kabul City, the capital. |
| Sept. 2 Sar-i-Pul Province: six civilians killed | Sept. 2 Sar-i-Pul Province: six civilians killed |
| Six children between the ages of 1 and 12 were killed when a bomb inside their house exploded in the Taliban-controlled Gajawi village of Sancharak District. Officials suspect the father of being associated with the Taliban and having the bomb in his home. | Six children between the ages of 1 and 12 were killed when a bomb inside their house exploded in the Taliban-controlled Gajawi village of Sancharak District. Officials suspect the father of being associated with the Taliban and having the bomb in his home. |
| Sept. 1 Paktia Province: three security forces killed | Sept. 1 Paktia Province: three security forces killed |
| A vehicle loaded with explosives detonated in front of the headquarters of the Public Protection Force in Gardiz, the provincial capital. The main entrance to the compound was targeted and two suicide bombers tried to enter before they were shot. Three members of the Public Protection Forces were killed and eight others were wounded. | A vehicle loaded with explosives detonated in front of the headquarters of the Public Protection Force in Gardiz, the provincial capital. The main entrance to the compound was targeted and two suicide bombers tried to enter before they were shot. Three members of the Public Protection Forces were killed and eight others were wounded. |
| Sept. 1 Kandahar Province: one police officer killed | Sept. 1 Kandahar Province: one police officer killed |
| Rahmat Shah, the acting director of the National Directorate of Security for Arghistan District, was killed when a bomb attached to his vehicle detonated in the center of the district. One of his bodyguards was also wounded in the explosion. | Rahmat Shah, the acting director of the National Directorate of Security for Arghistan District, was killed when a bomb attached to his vehicle detonated in the center of the district. One of his bodyguards was also wounded in the explosion. |
| Sept. 1 Kunduz Province: one police officer killed | Sept. 1 Kunduz Province: one police officer killed |
| The Taliban shot and killed a 45-year-old female police officer in the Shorakhak area of the First Police District of Kunduz City, the provincial capital. | The Taliban shot and killed a 45-year-old female police officer in the Shorakhak area of the First Police District of Kunduz City, the provincial capital. |
| Sept. 1 Faryab Province: one police officer killed | Sept. 1 Faryab Province: one police officer killed |
| The Taliban attacked the governor’s office in Qaisar District, killing one police officer. Local authorities claimed that 11 Taliban fighters were killed in the clash. | The Taliban attacked the governor’s office in Qaisar District, killing one police officer. Local authorities claimed that 11 Taliban fighters were killed in the clash. |
| Sept. 1 Jowzjan Province: one soldier killed | Sept. 1 Jowzjan Province: one soldier killed |
| The Taliban attacked a military base in the Ali Abad village of Faizabad district, killing one soldier during an hour of fighting. | The Taliban attacked a military base in the Ali Abad village of Faizabad district, killing one soldier during an hour of fighting. |
| Sept. 1 Farah Province: two soldiers killed | Sept. 1 Farah Province: two soldiers killed |
| Two soldiers were killed and another was wounded when their Humvee hit a roadside bomb in the village of Mil 73 in Anar-Darra District. | Two soldiers were killed and another was wounded when their Humvee hit a roadside bomb in the village of Mil 73 in Anar-Darra District. |
| Aug. 31 Balkh Province: four security forces killed | Aug. 31 Balkh Province: four security forces killed |
| The Taliban attacked the center of Koshenda District, killing four pro-government militia members and wounding a police officer. | The Taliban attacked the center of Koshenda District, killing four pro-government militia members and wounding a police officer. |
| Aug. 31 Herat Province: one soldier killed | Aug. 31 Herat Province: one soldier killed |
| A Humvee hit a roadside bomb in the Chawni area of Shindand District, wounding two soldiers. When another unit was trying to reach and evacuate the wounded, their vehicle was blown up by a second roadside bomb, killing one soldier and wounding another. | A Humvee hit a roadside bomb in the Chawni area of Shindand District, wounding two soldiers. When another unit was trying to reach and evacuate the wounded, their vehicle was blown up by a second roadside bomb, killing one soldier and wounding another. |
| Aug. 31 Wardak Province: four police officers killed | Aug. 31 Wardak Province: four police officers killed |
| A Humvee hit a roadside bomb in the Kashmiri Qala area of Maidan Shahr, the provincial capital, killing four police officers. | A Humvee hit a roadside bomb in the Kashmiri Qala area of Maidan Shahr, the provincial capital, killing four police officers. |
| Aug. 31 Herat Province: one soldier killed | Aug. 31 Herat Province: one soldier killed |
| A Humvee carrying border forces hit a roadside bomb in the village of Gala-Chah in Golran District, killing one soldier and wounding another. | A Humvee carrying border forces hit a roadside bomb in the village of Gala-Chah in Golran District, killing one soldier and wounding another. |
| Aug. 31 Baghlan Province: one police officer killed | Aug. 31 Baghlan Province: one police officer killed |
| While bringing food to his outpost, a local police commander was shot and killed by the Taliban in the Hawly area of Dahana-e-Ghori District. | While bringing food to his outpost, a local police commander was shot and killed by the Taliban in the Hawly area of Dahana-e-Ghori District. |
| Aug. 30 Balkh Province: one police officer killed | Aug. 30 Balkh Province: one police officer killed |
| Unknown gunmen shot and killed a police officer in the Ninth Police District of Mazar-e-Sharif City, the provincial capital, before escaping from the area. | Unknown gunmen shot and killed a police officer in the Ninth Police District of Mazar-e-Sharif City, the provincial capital, before escaping from the area. |
| Aug. 30 Balkh Province: three security forces killed | Aug. 30 Balkh Province: three security forces killed |
| The Taliban attacked the Koshenda district center, killing three pro-government militia members and wounding two others over several hours of fighting, during which the governor’s office was destroyed. | The Taliban attacked the Koshenda district center, killing three pro-government militia members and wounding two others over several hours of fighting, during which the governor’s office was destroyed. |
| Aug. 29 Paktia Province: four security forces and one civilian killed | Aug. 29 Paktia Province: four security forces and one civilian killed |
| A vehicle carrying pro-government militia members was hit by a roadside mine planted by the Taliban in the Narai Kotal area of Patan District, killing four pro-government militia members and one civilian. | A vehicle carrying pro-government militia members was hit by a roadside mine planted by the Taliban in the Narai Kotal area of Patan District, killing four pro-government militia members and one civilian. |
| Aug. 29 Khost Province: one police officer killed | Aug. 29 Khost Province: one police officer killed |
| Unknown gunmen shot and killed a police officer in the Ghrombai area of Khost City, the provincial capital, before escaping from the area. | Unknown gunmen shot and killed a police officer in the Ghrombai area of Khost City, the provincial capital, before escaping from the area. |
| Aug. 29 Nangarhar Province: three security forces killed | Aug. 29 Nangarhar Province: three security forces killed |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts in the Merzakhel area of Khogyani District, killing three pro-government militia members and wounding two others. Local authorities claimed that six Taliban fighters were also killed in the clash. | The Taliban attacked security outposts in the Merzakhel area of Khogyani District, killing three pro-government militia members and wounding two others. Local authorities claimed that six Taliban fighters were also killed in the clash. |
| Aug. 29 Balkh Province: one security force killed | Aug. 29 Balkh Province: one security force killed |
| The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Shahab area of Balkh District, killing one pro-government militia member and wounding two others. | The Taliban attacked a security outpost in the Shahab area of Balkh District, killing one pro-government militia member and wounding two others. |
| Aug. 28 Badghis Province: one soldier killed | Aug. 28 Badghis Province: one soldier killed |
| One Soldier was shot and killed by a Taliban marksman in the village of Sang-e-Atash in Moqor District. | One Soldier was shot and killed by a Taliban marksman in the village of Sang-e-Atash in Moqor District. |
| Aug. 28 Kandahar Province: 12 civilians killed | Aug. 28 Kandahar Province: 12 civilians killed |
| A van hit a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the Loykarez area of Spin Boldak District, killing 12 members of one family, including women and children. | A van hit a roadside bomb planted by the Taliban in the Loykarez area of Spin Boldak District, killing 12 members of one family, including women and children. |
| Aug. 28 Faryab Province: three civilians killed | Aug. 28 Faryab Province: three civilians killed |
| The Taliban attacked security outposts and used civilian houses as shields in the Yangi Qala District. Then Afghan soldiers fired a mortar, which hit one of the houses, killing three children. | The Taliban attacked security outposts and used civilian houses as shields in the Yangi Qala District. Then Afghan soldiers fired a mortar, which hit one of the houses, killing three children. |
| Aug. 28 Badghis Province: one soldier killed | Aug. 28 Badghis Province: one soldier killed |
| The Taliban attacked security forces in the village of Kotal-e-Shab-Bashak in Qala-e-Naw City, killing one soldier. | The Taliban attacked security forces in the village of Kotal-e-Shab-Bashak in Qala-e-Naw City, killing one soldier. |
| Aug. 28 Balkh Province: one soldier killed | Aug. 28 Balkh Province: one soldier killed |
| The Taliban attacked two military bases in the Sharak Turkmania area of Nahr-e-Shahi District, killing one soldier. | The Taliban attacked two military bases in the Sharak Turkmania area of Nahr-e-Shahi District, killing one soldier. |
| Reporting was contributed by the following New York Times reporters: Najim Rahim from Kabul, Taimoor Shah from Kandahar, Zabihullah Ghazi from Nangarhar, Farooq Jan Mangal from Khost and Asadullah Timoory from Herat. | Reporting was contributed by the following New York Times reporters: Najim Rahim from Kabul, Taimoor Shah from Kandahar, Zabihullah Ghazi from Nangarhar, Farooq Jan Mangal from Khost and Asadullah Timoory from Herat. |