They have captured Sultan Khil military base, a key strategic site in the region formerly held by Afghan troops. The insurgents are sending messages to Afghan forces to surrender without fighting.' They have recently made huge advances across the country, claiming control of dozens of new districts, but Afghan security forces remain in firm control of major cities. 'For now, the fighting will intensify and Afghan forces will have a hard time sustaining militarily on their own,' Afghan security analyst Bari Arez said. US air power had been a key factor in the ongoing fight, offering vital support to Afghan security forces when they risked being overwhelmed.

Source: Daily Mail July 07, 2021 09:11 UTC