14 civilians, members of pro-govt forces killed in Taliban attack in Herat

At least fourteen civilians and members of pro-government forces were killed in an attack carried out by Taliban in Herat province, according to local media reports.

The local media reported that Abdul Ahad Walizada, a spokesman for the provincial police, that the insurgents attacked Chahar Dara area of Keshi-Rubati Sangi, Dari name, district of the province at around 12 am last night.

Walizada said, as a result, at least 14 members of the Public Uprising Forces and civilians were killed and 10 others were injured in the incident.

He added that women and children were also among the casualties and wounded individuals.

Walizada further said that the Taliban's attack has been pushed back as the backup troop arrived at the area.

Afghan forces have also inflicted heavy casualties to the militants, the official added but did not provide further details.

However, the Taliban militant group has claimed in a statement that at least 11 public police were killed in the incident and three more were wounded.