Battle of Kunduz (2016)

The Battle of Kunduz occurred on 3 October 2016 in the Afghan city of Kunduz between Afghan National Security Forces and Taliban insurgents. It occured exactly a year after the 2015 battle when Taliban briefly controlled the city.

Battle of Kunduz (2016)
Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present)
Date3–4 October 2016 (1 day)[1]
Location
Kunduz, Kunduz Province, Afghanistan
36.728611°N 68.868056°E / 36.728611; 68.868056
Result Afghan Army Victory
Belligerents

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Supported by:
RS:[2]

 Taliban
Commanders and leaders
Gen. Kassim Jangal Bagh (Kunduz provincial police chief) Abdul Salam
Strength
100 Afghan special forces
1,000 Afghan Soldiers
Afghan Police Forces		 Unknown
Casualties and losses
20+ police officers killed
4+ police officers wounded
Total: At least 24 security forces killed or injured		 Unknown killed and dozens injured
200 civilian casualties
24,000 people displaced[3][4]
Kunduz within Afghanistan

Battle

According to the Taliban, a four pronged attack was launched on Kunduz on the morning of 3 October 2016. They later claimed to have seized several checkpoints and the city's roundabout. Afghanistan special forces were flown in from Kabul to assist in securing the city. By the evening the local police chief, Kassim Jangal Bagh, told the press that the city center was in government hands, a statement later backed by the NATO–led Resolute Support Mission.[5] He also said that a full counteroffensive had been launched to clear the area. It was reported that fighting persisted near the governor's compound, the local police headquarters, and the local National Directorate of Security headquarters. The Ministry of the Interior stated that at least one police officer was killed and four more were wounded.[5] A member of parliament who represented the area say that Taliban had overrun parts of the city and taken control of the city center.[6]

On 4 October, Afghan forces managed to regain control of the city center.

Casualties

According to the Kunduz provincial health director, at least 151 were wounded and one was killed.

Aftermath

On 12 October, Afghan security forces cleared Kunduz of Taliban fighters after more than a week of fighting.[7] As of 2017, the Taliban still retain most land in Kunduz Province, but do not own Kunduz City.

References
  1. "Afghan Forces Push Taliban Out of Kunduz Center, Officials Say". 4 October 2016.
  2. "US Military Conducts Airstrikes in Troubled Afghan City". 5 October 2016.
  3. "U.N. says situation 'rapidly deteriorating' in embattled Afghan city". 6 October 2016.
  4. "Thousands flee pitched battles in Kunduz". 10 October 2016.
  5. "Kunduz assault: Afghan forces 'in control of city'". British Broadcasting Corporation. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  6. "Afghan forces regain control of key city of Kunduz after Taliban raid". 4 October 2016.
  7. "Officials: Afghan forces clear Kunduz of Taliban". 12 October 2016.

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