Afghanistan, April 9 -- Sources told media on Friday that 9 border force members were killed in dual attacks on their outposts in Herat province.
The attack occurred on two border outposts in Kohsan and Ghorian districts of Herat province on Thursday night.
Both of the districts demographically share border with Iran.
Reports indicate the both districts fell to the Taliban after heavy clashes with the government forces.
At least 15 border security members were also taken hostage by the Taliban militants.
Government officials have not yet commented on both of the incidents
This comes as six children of a family were wounded in an IED blast in Mazar-i-Sharif in Balkh province.
Provincial police reported the incident happened on Thursda...