Taliban spacial forces, illustrative image
Taliban fighters have ambushed two convoys of the Afghan National Army (ANA) in the provinces of Maidan Wardak and Helmand.
The first military convoy came under attack near the village of Deh Afghanan in the central province of Maidan Wardak on June 1.
During the ambush, Taliban fighters destroyed a Humvee armored vehicle and a M1117 armored security vehicle of the ANA. The fighters also seized some weapons and ammunition.
#Taliban militants destroyed #ANA special forces convoy in Maidan Wardak province #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/qDPJ03JFZP
— Islamic World Update (@islamicworldupd) June 4, 2021
Ambush on ANA convoy in Deh Afghanan near #Wardak capital #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/zA2w0L2HNx
— Dr. Drexluddin Khan Spiveyzai Kayani (Drexy Baba) (@RisboLensky) June 1, 2021
Light artillery in action #Wardak via @TGhazniwal #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/sr4xBEBPpd
— Dr. Drexluddin Khan Spiveyzai Kayani (Drexy Baba) (@RisboLensky) June 1, 2021
Three days later, Taliban fighters ambushed the second convoy near the town of Gereshk in the southern province of Helmand. A Humvee armored vehicle was destroyed. Taliban fighters also captured some ammunition, which were left behind by ANA soldiers.
#Taliban ambushed ANA convoy west of Gereshk #Helmand Bullets left behind #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/i7JWJWbKvr
— Dr. Drexluddin Khan Spiveyzai Kayani (Drexy Baba) (@RisboLensky) June 4, 2021
The Taliban has stepped up its operations against Afghan government forces on different fronts since April 14, when President Joe Biden announced a strict plan to pull all US troops from the country by September 11.
The group is yet to accept a political settlement with the authorities in Kabul. The situation in Afghanistan may explode after the withdrawal of US troops.
