Uruzgan Officials, confirmed to the press, that 28 local policemen were killed in a Taliban raid in Uruzgan.

Zergai Ebabi, Uruzgan Governor spokesman said, that following the attacks the situation rapidly turned to worst, which made some ANDSF to tactically fallback from their positions, and some checkpoints remained besieged under the Taliban.
Reports indicate, the attacks occurred in Gizab district of Uruzgan district.
According to Ebadi, After the 28 local police surrendered to Taliban insurgents, they were killed while in captivity.
Meanwhile, the Taliban told the press, that these local policemen were killed during the clash.
However, despite the calls for a ceasefire the battle between the Afghan government and the Taliban has intensified.