On August 12, supporters of the radical Taliban movement announced the capture of Kandahar and Herat, the centers of the provinces of the same name in the south and west of Afghanistan.
This is reported by world news agencies with reference to representatives of the movement.
According to media reports, Kandahar airport is closed due to clashes between government troops and the Taliban, all flights have been cancelled.
When taking Herat, the Taliban did not encounter resistance; government troops retreated to avoid destruction of the city.
According to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, they control not only the city of Herat, but the entire province.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern about developments in Afghanistan.
At the same time, the UN has not yet confirmed the capture of Kandahar and Herat by the Taliban.
We cannot confirm who controls which city. It is known that there are battles– said the official representative of the UN Secretary General Stephane Dujarric at a press conference.
