The Taliban insurgents attacked an outpost in Khogyani district of Nangarhar province last night, leaving two border forces killed and another nine injured, said Attaullah Khogyani, a spokesman for the provincial governor.
More than a dozen Taliban militants were also killed in clashes between the Afghan forces and the insurgents, Mr. Khogyani continued.
The Taliban group, however, is yet to comment.
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