SECURITY — June 25, 2026
Freedom Front Claims Rocket Attack on Taliban Base in Laghman
The fifteen-minute attack in Alingar district's Qolak village wounded one Taliban member according to local sources, with the group reporting no losses of its own.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — corroborated by Afghanistan International — 2 min read
The Afghanistan Freedom Front claimed responsibility for a rocket and small-arms attack on a Taliban base in Qolak village of Alingar district, Laghman province. The incident took place around one thirty in the afternoon on the third of Saratan.
The group said the clash lasted fifteen minutes and resulted in casualties among Taliban forces, though exact figures were not specified. Local sources reported that one Taliban member was wounded. The Freedom Front said none of its fighters were injured.
Taliban officials have not commented on the attack. The details remain unverified by independent sources.
The United Nations reported that anti-Taliban fronts claimed eighteen attacks in ten provinces from February to April, with sixteen of those confirmed.
Read the original reporting at Amu TV →
Reliability assessment
Two independent outlets corroborate the core event: the Freedom Front's public claim of an attack in Alingar, Laghman. Details on timing, duration, and location align closely; one source adds limited independent confirmation of one wounded Taliban member.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
An independent web search turned up no separate corroborating reports. Treat the account as single-sourced until more outlets pick it up.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- Freedom Front claimed a rocket attack on a Taliban position in Qolak village, Alingar district, Laghman province.
- Attack occurred around 1:30 p.m. and lasted about 15 minutes.
- Casualties claimed on Taliban side with no precise numbers given.
- No official Taliban response reported.
- Location details match closely (Qolak village in Noorlam Baba / Dardah Noorlam Baba area).
Where reports differ
- Amu TV reports one Taliban fighter wounded based on sources; Afghanistan International reports only unspecified casualties claimed by the Front.
- Minor variation in area name spelling (Noorlam Baba valley vs Dardah Noorlam Baba).
Filed by 2 outlets
Amu TV
Originating
Reported straight
Reported straight
Afghanistan International
Reported straight
Reported straight
Filed under
Security — Freedom Front, Laghman, Alingar, Taliban
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