Kandahar (South Afghanistan): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2021

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January - 1	On January 1, unidentified gunmen assassinated a Police officer posted in Shah Wali Kot District in Kandahar city of Kandahar Province, reports bhaktarnews.com. Read more... On January 1, unidentified gunmen assassinated a Police officer posted in Shah Wali Kot District in Kandahar city of Kandahar Province, reports bhaktarnews.com. Read less...
January - 1 January - 2	On January 1-2, Security Forces killed 48 Taliban militants, including eight Pakistanis, in Zheri, Panjwai and Maiwand Districts of Kandahar Province, reports bhaktarnews.com. Read more... On January 1-2, Security Forces killed 48 Taliban militants, including eight Pakistanis, in Zheri, Panjwai and Maiwand Districts of Kandahar Province, reports bhaktarnews.com. Read less...
January - 3	Afghan Ministry of Defense said that at least 38 Taliban insurgents were killed in Arghandab and Zherai districts of southern Kandahar Province on January 3, reports The Khaama Press. Read more... Afghan Ministry of Defense said that at least 38 Taliban insurgents were killed in Arghandab and Zherai districts of southern Kandahar Province on January 3, reports The Khaama Press. Read less...
January - 4 January - 5	Security Forces killed 45 Taliban militants in Zheri and Maiwand Districts of Kandahar Province on January 4-5, reports Bakhtar News. Read more... Security Forces killed 45 Taliban militants in Zheri and Maiwand Districts of Kandahar Province on January 4-5, reports Bakhtar News. Read less...
January - 4	Eight police officers were killed, in an insider attack, in the Arghandab District of Kandahar Province on January 4, reports The Khaama Press. Read more... Eight police officers were killed, in an insider attack, in the Arghandab District of Kandahar Province on January 4, reports The Khaama Press. Read less...
January - 6	Afghan Ministry of Defense (MoD) stated that on January 6 Security Forces (SFs) killed 53 Taliban militants in Arghandab and Khakriz Districts of Kandahar Province, reports The Khaama Press. According to the statement, the Taliban militants were planning to attack Afghan National Army (ANA) position Read more... Afghan Ministry of Defense (MoD) stated that on January 6 Security Forces (SFs) killed 53 Taliban militants in Arghandab and Khakriz Districts of Kandahar Province, reports The Khaama Press. According to the statement, the Taliban militants were planning to attack Afghan National Army (ANA) positions in the region before they were targeted by the Afghan SFs. Also, SFs recovered a large number of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and 67 bombs were destroyed during these offensives. Read less...
January - 7	A senior security official based in the Kandahar Province, Farid Mashal, said that the Taliban attacks on various parts of the Province over the last few weeks that were aimed at overrunning the center of its districts have been pushed back and the group has suffered heavy casualties, reports Tolo N Read more... A senior security official based in the Kandahar Province, Farid Mashal, said that the Taliban attacks on various parts of the Province over the last few weeks that were aimed at overrunning the center of its districts have been pushed back and the group has suffered heavy casualties, reports Tolo News on January 8. Farid Mashal also said that “698 Taliban fighters were killed in air and ground operations over the last month in the Province.” Taliban militants have targeted Arghandab, Zherai, Panjwai, and Dand Districts of the Province. Read less...
January - 8	On January 8, Security Forces killed 44 Taliban militants killed in Panjwai, Khakriz, Arghandab and Spin Boldak Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Bakhtar News. Read more... On January 8, Security Forces killed 44 Taliban militants killed in Panjwai, Khakriz, Arghandab and Spin Boldak Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Bakhtar News. Read less...
January - 12	Afghan Security Forces, in a pre-emptive operation, killed 12 Taliban terrorists in Zheria District of Kandahar Province on January 12, reports Ministry of Defence website. Read more... Afghan Security Forces, in a pre-emptive operation, killed 12 Taliban terrorists in Zheria District of Kandahar Province on January 12, reports Ministry of Defence website. Read less...
January - 15	Afghan National Army (ANA), in pre-emptive operations, killed 18 Taliban militants in Zheria District of Kandahar province on January 15, reports Ministry of Defence website.Seven others were injured during the operations of the ANA. Read more... Afghan National Army (ANA), in pre-emptive operations, killed 18 Taliban militants in Zheria District of Kandahar province on January 15, reports Ministry of Defence website.Seven others were injured during the operations of the ANA. Read less...
January - 16	A suicide explosive-laden vehicle exploded in Daman District, near Kandahar airport in Kandahar Province on January 16, reportsThe Khaama Press. After the blast, a number of attackers targeted the Kandahar National Directorate of Security (NDS) headquarters. The Afghan security forces launched opera Read more... A suicide explosive-laden vehicle exploded in Daman District, near Kandahar airport in Kandahar Province on January 16, reportsThe Khaama Press. After the blast, a number of attackers targeted the Kandahar National Directorate of Security (NDS) headquarters. The Afghan security forces launched operations and occupied the area to eliminate the attackers. No individual or group claimed responsibilities for the explosion. Read less...
January - 18	On January 18, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces killed 27 Taliban militants, in pre-emptive operations, in vicinity of Arghandab, Panjwae and Maiwand Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website. Read more... On January 18, Afghan National Defense and Security Forces killed 27 Taliban militants, in pre-emptive operations, in vicinity of Arghandab, Panjwae and Maiwand Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website. Read less...
January - 19	Security Forces, in a pre-emptive strike, killed 46 Taliban militants in Arghandab, Panjwai, Maiwand and Zheri Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Bakhtar News. Read more... Security Forces, in a pre-emptive strike, killed 46 Taliban militants in Arghandab, Panjwai, Maiwand and Zheri Districts of Kandahar Province, reports Bakhtar News. Read less...
January - 26	Afghan National Defense and Security Forces with support from the Afghan Air Forces killed 33 Taliban militants in vicinity Arghandab, Zheria and Dand Districts of Kandahar Province on January 26, reports Ministry of Defence website. Read more... Afghan National Defense and Security Forces with support from the Afghan Air Forces killed 33 Taliban militants in vicinity Arghandab, Zheria and Dand Districts of Kandahar Province on January 26, reports Ministry of Defence website. Read less...
January - 28	Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, in joint clearing operations, killed 52 Taliban terrorists in Arghandab, Panjwae and Dand districts of Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website. Read more... Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, in joint clearing operations, killed 52 Taliban terrorists in Arghandab, Panjwae and Dand districts of Kandahar Province, reports Ministry of Defence website. Read less...
January - 30	Three civilians were killed in an explosion in Panjwai District in Kandahar Province of Afghanistan on January 30, reports Bakhtar News. The incident took place when a Zaranj motorcycle carrying civilians collided with a roadside bomb in the District. No group or individual has claimed responsibili Read more... Three civilians were killed in an explosion in Panjwai District in Kandahar Province of Afghanistan on January 30, reports Bakhtar News. The incident took place when a Zaranj motorcycle carrying civilians collided with a roadside bomb in the District. No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the blast, but security sources have suspected Taliban for the blast. Read less...
January - 31	Afghan National Army (ANA) recovered and destroyed four Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) in Dand District on January 31, reports Ministry of Defence website. Read more... Afghan National Army (ANA) recovered and destroyed four Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) in Dand District on January 31, reports Ministry of Defence website. Read less...
January - 31	Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, in joint pre-emptive operation with support from Afghan Air Forces killed 30 Taliban militants in Arghandab, Dand and Panjwae districts of Kandahar Province on January 31, reports Ministry of Defence website. Read more... Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, in joint pre-emptive operation with support from Afghan Air Forces killed 30 Taliban militants in Arghandab, Dand and Panjwae districts of Kandahar Province on January 31, reports Ministry of Defence website. Read less...

*Data till , April 18, 2021

Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.

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