Afghan forces retake seven districts: Military

The Afghan forces have regained control of seven districts in the last 24 hours amid a surge in Taliban offensives across the country.

The Afghan military said Friday that the Afghan forces have recaptured the Mizaka, Ahmadabad, and Sayed Karam districts in Paktia; Andkhoi and Khan Charbagh in Faryab; and Khinjan and Dushi districts of Baghlan.

This comes as Taliban attacks have dramatically increased across the country. The militants have seized control of dozens of districts since May 1.

In a recent development, the insurgents captured the Duleena district in Ghor; the Guzra-a-Noor, and Khost districts on Baghlan; and a base of border police in southern parts of the country in the last 24 hours.

Meanwhile, thousands of people across the country have taken up weapons to fight against the Taliban alongside the Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANSDF).