Fahim Dashti, spokesman for the National Resistance Front (NRF) of Afghanistan’s northern Panjshir province that steadfastly refuses to recognize Taliban (outlawed in Russia) authority, has been killed in armed clashes that continue in the region, Khaama Press reported on Sunday, APA reports.
Reports about Dashti’s death also appeared on a resistance Twitter account. "With the heavy heart we can report that Fahim Dushti, the spokesperson for the Resistance front has been killed by the terrorist Taliban," the tweet says.
No further details were given.
Earlier on Sunday, Dashti wrote on his Twitter account that Taliban fighters had been practically driven out of the region.
Amrullah Saleh from Panjshir, the only province in Afghanistan that the Taliban do not control, has been engaged in heavy fighting with the Taliban in recent days.
The Taliban made a concerted effort to take the valley but, with the advantage of the mountainous terrain, the resistance fighters have largely managed to keep them out of the province.
But earlier on Sunday, resistance sources reported that Mr Saleh's residence in Panjshir valley came under attack from helicopters manned by Taliban fighters.
"Mr Saleh has been moved to another location and is safe," they said.
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