Afghan local officials have confirmed that two districts of the Faryab province have been collapsed to the Taliban.

A member of the Faryab provincial council, Muhammad Taher Rahmani told Reporterly that the Taliban group attacked Qarghan and Qaramqul districts last night.

According to Rahmani, the Taliban insurgents took control of the cleared areas and overran the district.
He declared that security forces retreated at a distance of four Kilometers from Andkhoy and the clashes are currently underway.
Rahmani added that at least six people including the police commander of Qarmqul district were wounded and one of the security forces was killed.
The security officials have refused to comment regarding the issue