The National Resistance Front (NRF) claimed that its forces have defeated the Taliban and killed 27 fighters in clashes in areas of the Andarab region in Baghlan province, reports Hasht-e-Subh on May 9. According to Sibghatullah Ahmadi, the NRF spokesman, the Resistance Front forces in attack and defence in the areas of Pol-e Hesar, Khair Dara, and Dara Jar-e-Andarab, and some other areas have got victories against the Taliban. According to Ahmadi, 27 fighters of Badri Corp, suicide bombers, and Red Unit Taliban fighters have been killed in these battles.