SECURITY — February 23, 2026
National Resistance Front claims killing three Taliban in Kunduz
The National Resistance Front claimed to have killed three Taliban members and wounded two in a targeted attack near Kunduz airport, with no reported harm to its forces or civilians.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) — The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan claimed responsibility for a targeted operation on a Taliban vehicle in Kunduz province, stating that three Taliban members were killed and two others wounded.
According to a statement issued by the front on Sunday evening, March 3, the attack occurred around 7 p.m. on Saturday in the Kabul Bandar area near Kunduz airport. The group said no harm came to its own forces or civilians in the incident.
The National Resistance Front emphasized that its forces would continue carrying out targeted attacks against the Taliban in various parts of the country "with the aim of liberating Afghanistan from the domination of this terrorist group."
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Reliability assessment
Single source reporting a militant group's claim of an unconfirmed ground event (targeted attack and casualties); lacks independent corroboration despite specific details on location and time.
The source language reads straight.
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