A Battlefield Tourist

Afghan Army Suffers Major Losses in Badghis

Nov 29 at 12:12pm by David Tate

A miles long resupply convoy in northwestern Afghanistan was attacked November 27 by up to 300 militants resulting in 13 dead and another 16 missing.  The casualties are a mix of security forces, including Afghan National Army.

The 70 vehicle convoy was making its way through Akazai, Baghdis Province carrying winter supplies and other needs for Afghan Security Forces (ASF) in the province.  According to local security officials, the fighting lasted more than three hours and nearly two dozen vehicles, with supplies, were also taken.

International troops called to the scene say as many as 40 of the militants also died in the battle.  That assessement offered following supporting airstrikes.

While one report says 16 government troops have been captured, local security leaders remain cautious.  “It is not known if they have been captured or have gone into the mountains and taken positions,” said regional police chief Ali Khan Hussain Zada.

This story is still developing and will be updated as it evolves.