Taliban move closer to Afghanistan capital after taking Ghazni city
The Afghan central government in Kabul and the security forces did not immediately acknowledge the capture of Ghazni.
The Afghan central government in Kabul and the security forces did not immediately acknowledge the capture of Ghazni.
The bombing which appeared to target a military base has been claimed by the Taliban.
At least 147 militants were injured. The US was supporting the Afghan government forces in conducting airstrikes tageting the Taliban.
American forces responded with attack helicopters and a drone strike, according to US Forces Afghanistan spokesman Lt. Col. Martin O'Donnell.
