The Afghan Taliban capture six provincial capitals in one day. The Afghan forces proved to be a wall of sand against the advance of the Taliban.
The Taliban’s winning streak has intensified. After days of fighting, even in the key province of Kandahar, Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand, has also fallen to the Taliban.
In one week, 18 provincial capitals have fallen into the hands of the Ashraf Ghani government. The Taliban have taken control of Herat and former Governor Ismail Khan has surrendered.
The Taliban have claimed that Ismail Khan has joined them.
Previously, Ismail Khan had promised to fight the Taliban to the end. When asked by reporters how he feels now, Ismail Khan said he wanted peace in Afghanistan and an end to the war.
Closure of embassies in Kabul Denmark has closed its embassy, while the Netherlands is considering closing its embassy and the German embassy has announced a reduction in staff.
