KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan’s police force took another severe blow from the Taliban on Saturday, as 17 police officers were killed in a clash with the insurgents in the southern province of Helmand, officials said.
The insurgents overran a police base near the center of the strategically important district of Musa Qala, the officials said. Local police officers and witnesses described a large-scale attack that began after midnight and continued until daylight.
“There are also casualties to the Taliban, but we do not know the figures,” said Omar Zwak, the spokesman for the governor of Helmand Province. “We are investigating how this happened. Why didn’t the district center headquarters send reinforcements? It’s a big loss. We are saddened.”
Of the 19 police officers stationed at the base, 17 were killed and two were wounded, he said.
WNU Editor: The Taliban are starting to hit bigger targets .... and what is worrisome is that they are succeeding.
More News On Today's Attack In Afghanistan
Afghan official: Taliban kill 20 police officers in attack -- AP
Taliban attack police post in Afghanistan killing 17 -- Reuters
Taliban kill 17 police in southern Afghanistan -- AFP
Afghan police killed in Taliban raids in Helmand -- BBC
Militants attack Afghan police post, kill 17 -- CNN
Taliban Attack Police Post in Afghanistan -- VOA
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