October 29 2019
At least 20 Afghan security personnel and a civilian have been killed in fighting in the northern Jowzjan province, reports Turkey's Anadolu Agency.
On Tuesday, Taliban fighters attacked the Bala Hissar fortress in the Aqcha district.
The attackers succeeded in taking control of the fort, said the district governor.
Five personnel were injured in the attack, he said.
At least two other soldiers remained unaccounted for, said a lawmaker representing the district quoted by Radio Free...
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