Local officials on Saturday said that Khanashin district in Afghanistan's Helmand province has fallen to Taliban after hours of clashes with the security forces since last night.
Officials said that battle started after Taliban fighters attacked parts of the district on Friday night, reports Tolo news.
Omar Zwak, Helmand Governor's spokesman said clashes were underway between the Afghan troops and the Taliban rebels in parts of the district.
He said the Air Force has started supporting the ground troops in the district and nearly 20 Taliban rebels have been killed in the air raids.
Zwak added that one police personnel was killed and five others including Khanashin district police chief Abdul Rauf were injured in the conflict.
