Taliban insurgents take control of northern Afghan borders, says Russia

ReutersPublished: Aug 11, 2021 8:10 AM | Updated: Aug 11, 2021 8:12 AM

Taliban fighters have taken control of Afghanistan's borders with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, Russia's Kommersant daily reported on Wednesday, citing Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, heightening security concerns for Moscow.

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