Six other members of the security forces — three soldiers and three intelligence operatives — were wounded in the “enemy” attack in Balkh’s Dawlat Abad district on December 24, the ministry said in a statement.
The statement said the checkpoint was manned by both the Afghan Army and the National Directorate of Security.
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack that occurred around 4:30 a.m. local time.
Taliban militants continue to stage near-daily attacks targeting Afghan and U.S. forces, as well as government officials — even as the group holds peace talks with a U.S. envoy tasked with negotiating an end to the military conflict in Afghanistan.
Based on reporting by AP, tolonews.com
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