Afghan forces push back Taliban in Obe district of Herat

After a week of fierce clashes between security forces and the Taliban in Herat’s Obe district, security forces have now taken full control of the district and have secured the district’s central market.

Local officials in Herat say the Taliban have completely retreated from Obe district and the current situation is stable and people have returned to normal life.

The Taliban carried out heavy attacks on Obe district over the past week, destroying a public bridge in the district center. The group also recently targeted a key drinking water source and have caused huge financial losses to the people through damage caused to homes and businesses as well as government facilities.

Governor’s spokesman Jelani Farhad, said security forces entered the market on Tuesday and pushed back the Taliban from the district.

Taliban has not yet commented.