Taliban Forces Kill Two Senior NRF Commanders in Baghlan
Taliban security forces killed two high-ranking members of the National Resistance Front (NRF) during an overnight operation in the Nahrin district of Baghlan province, reported on August 28. The deceased were identified as military commanders Shams and Baba. The Taliban claimed to have seized weapons, ammunition, and night-vision equipment during the raid. The NRF has not yet commented on the deaths, though the group recently reported heavy losses in northern provinces.
Date: August 27, 2026
Location: Baghlan, Afghanistan
Conflict: Afghanistan Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 2
Source: Afghanistan International