The Ministry of Defense in a statement on May 29, said that at least 14 members of the Afghan Border Force were killed in an attack by the Taliban in Dand-e-Patan District of Paktia Province on May 28-evening, despite a ceasefire that continues between the two sides, reports Tolo News. Three other members of the Border Force were wounded in the attack. This comes as a government official on May 29, morning confirmed that the ceasefire that started on May 24 continues across the country despite some scattered incidents that happened in the last two days.