The Afghan Freedom Front (AFF) has reportedly claimed responsibility for a targeted operation in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province, alleging that a senior Taliban commander, Mullah Dawood Afzal, was killed.
According to the claims, the operation targeted Afzal, described by the resistance group as a senior Taliban figure in the region. The AFF said the incident forms part of its broader campaign against Taliban forces and leadership.
The reported operation comes amid continued claims by anti-Taliban resistance groups that they are increasing attacks against Taliban personnel and positions in several parts of Afghanistan. Such groups have sought to portray targeted operations as part of a wider struggle against Taliban rule.
However, details surrounding the reported incident, including the exact location, circumstances of the alleged killing and the identity of the person targeted, have not been independently verified. There has also been no confirmed response from Taliban authorities regarding the claim at the time of reporting.
Nangarhar has remained an important security region in eastern Afghanistan, where Taliban forces have faced challenges from various armed groups and resistance networks.
The reported incident highlights the continued security tensions between Taliban authorities and armed opposition groups more than five years after the Taliban returned to power.