The Battle For The Afghan Town Of Sangin Is Intensifying

Al Jazeera: Afghan and Taliban forces trade blows in Sangin battle

At least 20 civilians killed in past 24 hours, officials say, as Afghan special forces re-take police headquarters.

Afghan special forces troops are locked in an intense battle with Taliban fighters in Afghanistan's strategic Sangin district, after re-taking some government buildings from the armed group, officials said.

At least 20 civilians have been killed during the past 24 hours of fighting, local council officials told Al Jazeera on Friday morning.

The fight for control of the town in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province has raged for days, with both sides claiming to have the upper hand.

More News On The Battle For The Afghan Town Of Sangin

Afghan forces pushed back a major Taliban assault with the help of the US -- AP
Fierce fighting continues in Sangin district -- CCTV
Battle for Sangin: US comes to Afghan army's aid with air strikes as Taliban seizes territory -- The Telegraph
Sangin retaken as Afghan, US and UK forces push Taliban back -- Euronews
NATO, Afghan airstrikes hit Taliban targets in Sangin -- DW
Special forces call in airstrikes as battle rages for control of key Afghan town where 106 British soldiers were killed -- Daily Mail
Senior Taliban commander among 60 militants killed in battle for Sangin -- Evening Standard
The battle for Sangin -- DW
Taliban retake of Sangin bears grim forebodings - Gulf news editorial
Sangin: 5 reasons an Afghan town of just 14,000 people is so important -- Samuel Osborne, Times of India/The Independent