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Clashes reported between Taliban, unknown gunmen in Kunduz

Kunduz city in northeastern Afghanistan.

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan — A clash erupted between Taliban forces and unidentified gunmen on the Kunduz-Khanabad highway on Wednesday evening, sources told Amu.

The fighting took place at a Taliban base in the Khwaja Pesta area and lasted for some time, according to the sources.

Initial reports indicate that several people were killed and injured, though the exact number remains unknown. Taliban have reportedly transferred the wounded to the provincial military hospital, but have not yet commented on the incident.

The situation remains tense, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.