Taliban assault on Afghan military base leaves 26 dead

A Taliban attack on an Afghan military base in Kandahar province early Wednesday morning left 26 soldiers dead, Afghanistan's Defense Ministry said. Thirteen troops were said to be wounded. According to a ministry spokesman, 80 Taliban fighters were killed during the predawn assault on Karzyalay base.

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