After the rapid takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban [*terrorist organization, forbidden in the Russian Federation] Panjshir Province remains the only organized focus of resistance to militants, who have picked up power in the country.
It is a mountainous area with a small monogenic population.: live here for about 170 thousand. pers., of which 98,9% are Tajiks. From the Dari language Panjshir is translated as "five lions". “Lion” was also nicknamed Ahmad Masood, a native of this region., who led the resistance to the Taliban *.
The militants blocked the only road, connecting the valley with the outside world, and are trying to break through the mountainous terrain into the interior of the Panjshir. Allegedly, the battle with them by local militias was captured on video. The Taliban * while crossing the gorge were ambushed and found themselves under enemy fire, located on dominant heights; "Control" was a shot from an RPG-7.
Fight between Panjshir resistance and Taliban on the border [pass] Hawaka, [cities] Andaraba and Panjshera, 31.08.2021
– the rebels said.
The fighting on the outskirts of the valley unfolded in the evening 31 August in three directions - from the north, south and west. In the western section, the main task is to break through the Khavak pass, Taliban attack from Andarab, while control over the city is held by the Panjshirs. According to resistance, the attack was repulsed, the Taliban lost 40 fighters, yet 10 captured; on the opposite side - one dead, two seriously wounded. When, if the Taliban manages to break through in this direction, the area will be divided into two parts.
Should be understood, that battles are fought not only on the battlefield, but also in the information space. Therefore there is no certainty, Who exactly and where was the uploaded video filmed.
