Officials reported on June 23 that at least 134 Afghan troops escaping a Taliban attacks had crossed the border and taken refuge in neighboring Tajikistan, reports Khamma News. According to an unnamed Afghan Provincial Official and an Army Officer, the Taliban have taken control of Sher khan port in Imam Sahib District andall the border check posts with Tajikistan in Kunduz Province. Sher khan is Afghanistan’s main border crossing with Tajikistan. The Taliban 'spokesperson', Zabihullah Mujahid, too confirmed that the militants have taken control of the border crossing over the Panj River.